Malicious Ransomware Can Hold Computer Files Hostage

Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 16:00 in Mathematics & Economics

How much would you pay if someone hijacked your computer files and demanded a fee for their safe return? $100? $1,000? Malicious software named CryptoLocker is currently infecting computers via... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

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