Security researchers have seen a surge in attacks using a file-encrypting ransomware program called TeslaCrypt. TeslaCrypt first appeared in March and stood out because over 50 of the 185 file types it targeted were associated with computer games and related software. Over the past two weeks the number of TeslaCrypt infection attempts detected by Symantec went up from around 200 a day to 1,800. The group’s preferred method of infection is through spam emails with malicious attachments. The attackers are targeting businesses — a new trend for ransomware attacks in general.”]
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