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The problem is that code execution evolved to ransomware because cryptocurrency. If we’re being honest, some barriers were crossed and the threat evolved
by jcpham2 6y ago
The problem is that code execution evolved to ransomware because cryptocurrency.
If we’re being honest, some barriers were crossed and the threat evolved
- alpaca128 6y ago> code execution evolved to ransomware because cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency might have made it easier, but such scams are older than that. Just look at the whole range of tech support scams based on voucher codes.
- selfhoster11 6y agoA tech support scam can be unlocked by a competent technician for much less than the amount requested by the crooks. A ransomware attack with asymmetric crypto cannot be unlocked in a similar way, math simply won't let you (bar faulty ransomware that happens to reveal its key).