The History of Malware: A Primer on the Evolution of Cyber Threats
IBM Big Data Hub
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
In the case of double-extortion ransomware attacks, malware is used to not only encrypt the victim’s data but also exfiltrate sensitive files, such as customer information, which attackers then threaten to release publicly. However, some adware might harvest personal data or redirect web browsers to malicious websites.
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