"New Ransomware Over Browser Threat Targets Uploaded Files"

In collaboration with Google, Florida International University (FIU) researchers have identified a new threat: ransomware over a browser, which is malware embedded in a browser. According to the researchers, this threat is not specific to a particular browser type or version. Many browsers now include many advanced features in addition to allowing users to surf the web, making them more vulnerable from a cybersecurity standpoint. Cybercriminals have begun to exploit these vulnerabilities to install ransomware in browsers. This article continues to discuss the study of ransomware over browsers.

SecurityIntelligence reports "New Ransomware Over Browser Threat Targets Uploaded Files"

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