Crypto Malware
Posted: July 28th, 2006Malware that encrypts files and asks for a ransom to decrypt them has become a popular alternative to the standard business model of malware (installing adware/spyware). It’s still very much in its infancy but it shows promise. Consider a virus “renting” a user his files… DRM for the worse guys (the bad guys being the current DRM pushers).
Malicious cryptography, part one
Malicious cryptography, part two
Crypto Malware Nearly ‘Uncrackable’