Accession Number:

AD1112781

Title:

Ransomware: Evolution, Rise, and Response

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA PITTSBURGH United States

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

2020-10-15

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

Today we are here to discuss their latest work in ransomware, which we have seen a spike in over the last year, both in the number of ransomware cases and their severity.

Descriptors:

• online communications
• cyberattacks
• web applications
• threat evaluation
• data transmission security
• computer viruses

Subject Categories:

• Computer Systems Management and Standards

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE