Trend Micro has analyzed the diffusion of Crypto-Ransomware in the EMEA Region, such attacks are very effective and Italy is in the Top infected countries. Spain, UK, France, Turkey and Italy are the main countries affected by the crypto-ransomware. Attackers use social engineering techniques to trick victims into clicking the link or open the malicious attachment. Experts advise users to never pay the ransom because there are no guarantees that the payment will allow decryption of the files.”]
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