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The  WannaCry  ransomware burst into the spotlight over the weekend as reports of infections streamed in from around the globe. This has affected systems in more than 150 countries with more than 230,000 computers infected. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software(computer virus) that encrypts and blocks access to data until a ransom is paid. It usually spreads via spam emails and malicious download links and displays a message requesting payment to decrypt it. The  WannaCry  ransomware A.K.A. Wanna Decryptor, uses a leaked NSA exploit Eternal Blue that targets Windows SMB service which can be used to hijack computers running unpatched, vulnerable Microsoft Windows operating system. The ransomware that has affected systems in more than 150 countries recently. It leverages Social Engineering/Spear Phishing as their attack vector by sending some malicious links or a PDF file, which when clicked, installs the ransomware....

TeslaCrypt  also know as  EccKrypt  is one of the ransomwares that is widely seen . It encrypts certain files and demands ransom to decrypt the files. TeslaCrypt uses AES symmetric algorithm to encrypt files. Teslacrypt 4 features  RSA  algorithm for encrypting data. TeslaCrypt evolved from a ransomware targeting gamers, but this is not only a  severe threat, but also one that is capable of far wider data leakage. The first version of TeslaCrypt emerged in March 2015, then TeslaCrypt2.0 was launched in November 2015.They launched TeslaCrypt 3.0 in January 2016, and now the fourth version is out. TeslaCrypt is spread using exploit kits such as Angler exploit kit, Neutrino exploit kit. Using Angler, Adobe flash is exploited then it downloads TeslaCrypt as a payload. Using Neutrino, it redirects users to malicious pages that hosts exploit files targeting various vulnerabilities. Once exploited, it delivers a Trojan downloader an...