Ransomware

Ransomware not considered threat for Mac OS X

March 16, 2010

Security researchers discovered proof-of-concept Mac OS X ransomware code, which does not pose a serious threat but could portend future problems.
 

New ransomware variant features novel payment scheme

November 02, 2009

A new ransomware variant encrypts files on a computer, but uses a novel twist on monetizing the extortion threat.