Cyber-thieves cash in from malware
Reading Time: < 1 | Published: June 9, 2015 in Industry News
Tags: cyber attacks, cybercrime, malware, ransomware
Cyber-thieves can reap returns of almost 1,500% when they invest in ransomware, a study suggests. Trustwave looked at how much cash typical cybercriminals spend and what their potential profits might be. It estimated it would cost $5,900 (£3,860) to buy a ransomware kit that could return up to $90,000 in one month of operation. Read more.
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