What is old is new again, especially when involves ransomware. Trends in malware recycle old concepts and techniques, adapting them with a modern crypto twist. Criminals now employ anonymity tactics through cryptocurrency payment options, such as bitcoin, to extort their victims. These criminals spread their malware using distribution campaigns via botnets, exploited websites, spam, and malvertising. This will be a technical talk taking a look at historical ransomware/scareware and comparing them to modern ransomware campaigns.
Keywords: Ransomware, Scareware, Reverse Engineering, Malware Analysis, Botnets