Crypto-mining malware activity grew significantly in the first quarter of 2018, according to new research, suggesting that threat actors are finding this tactic to be more lucrative than traditional ransomware attacks due to the increasing popularity and value of digital currencies.
But this shift doesn’t signal an end to the threat of ransomware — rather, it points to an evolution toward more targeted attacks against specific organizations and industries, such as healthcare, that are most vulnerable and store particularly valuable data.
Does the Rise of Crypto-Mining Malware Mean the End of Ransomware?
Despite an overall shift away from traditional ransomware in favor of crypto-mining malware, research shows that ransomware is still alive and well in the form of highly targeted attacks.
Source: securityintelligence.com/news/does-the-rise-of-crypto-mining-malware-mean-the-end-of-ransomware/
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