Researchers outline the evolution and capabilities of SamSam ransomware, which was responsible for attacks against Atlanta's digital infrastructure this year (Matt Burgess/WIRED UK)

Matt Burgess / WIRED UK:
Researchers outline the evolution and capabilities of SamSam ransomware, which was responsible for attacks against Atlanta's digital infrastructure this year  —  The creators of the SamSam ransomware are making $300,000 a month and are getting more sophisticated.  And nobody can work out who they are

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