The Evolving Landscape of Ransomware

This chapter explores the battle against Game Over Zeus and CryptoLocker ransomware, detailing the innovative strategies employed by investigators to combat their ever-evolving tactics. It highlights the shift in focus from individual users to organizations, emphasizing the growing sophistication and prevalence of ransomware attacks in the cybercrime arena. The discussion underscores the potential future threats, including the chilling implications of ransomware on emerging technologies like self-driving cars.