While most internet users know about malware and virus, one nasty little customer has recently reared its head and is blackmailing people into have their computers ‘unlocked’.

Ransomware is malware that infects computers, and the Kovter malware is particularly virulent. According to data protection company Damballa and its threat research team, infections related to the Kovter malware have doubled over the past month – up from 7,000 to 15,000 infections. Continue reading →