A Deep Dive into Ransomware’s Evolution

Once a “consumer-only” problem, Ransomware now has an established business case for profitability, and that's driving criminals to expand their operations and hunt for more lucrative prey. As a result, commercial enterprises and other large organizations are increasingly in the crosshairs.

Consider these facts:

• Ransomware attacks doubled in 2015
• The number of new ransomware variants increased 17% in Q1 2016
• The FBI estimates that ransomware will net criminals $1 billion in 2016