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A history of ransomware: How did it get this far?

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Sept. 7, 2023, 1 a.m. |

Malwarebytes Labs blog.malwarebytes.com

Categories: News

Categories: Ransomware

Tags: history


Tags: ransomware


Tags: bulletproof hosting


Tags: cryptocurrency


Tags: encryption


Tags: fast internet


Tags: government protection


Tags: RaaS


Tags: LockBit


Tags: pentester tools


Tags: code


We tell you about the origin of ransomware and what factors contributed to making it the most feared type of malware.



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