Late September attacks highlight the persistent nature of ransomware threats, Comodo says.
The Locky ransomware strain, initially spotted in February 2016, has emerged as one of the most dangerous examples of the highly persistent and pernicious nature of modern cyber extortion campaigns.
The operators of the malware—among the most prolific ransomware samples ever—have shown a tendency to launch brief waves of attacks, go dormant for some time and then come back with a vengeance to torment businesses and consumers.
