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New “Locky” Ransomware Spreading At Alarming Rate

YoungUpstarts

Similar to wildfire in a Jungle, a new Ransomware by the name of “Locky” is spreading at an alarming rate. One major thing which differentiates Locky and another Ransomware of its ilk from other viruses is its monetizing ability. This Ransomware was first unearthed by PhishMe’s intelligence team on February, 16 this year. How it works.