Ransomware could target Internet of Things next

Ransomware is becoming increasingly prevalent as a means to extort consumers on a mass scale

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In this article

  • Ransomware
  • CryptoLocker
  • Hospital attacks
  • Ransomware evolution
  • Next targets?
  • Securing the IoT

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