Ransomware gets into the Christmas spirit with a festive discount

Christmas is a time of goodwill and it seems that the people behind the CryptXXX ransomware aren't immune as they're offering a seasonal discount for victims who intend to pay up. Researchers at data security company Forcepoint have discovered that where previously, victims infected with CryptXXX, also known as UltraCrypter were asked for a payment of 1.2 Bitcoin, in keeping with the season of goodwill, the cyber criminals are now offering decryption at a Christmas discount. Victims paying their ransom demands can now unlock their files for only 0.5 Bitcoin. The 0.5 Bitcoin rate -- around $395 at the current exchange… [Continue Reading]