Cumberland University Ryuk Ransomware Paper

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Using a Web browser, perform some research on a newer malware variant that has been reported by a major malware containment vendor. Using a search engine, go to the vendor’s Web site; this could be Symantec, McAfee, or any of their competitors. Visit one malware prevention software vendor. Search for the newest malware variants and pick one. Note its name and try to understand how it works. Now look for information about that same malware from at least one other vendor. Were you able to see this malware at both vendors? If so, are there any differences in how they are reported between the two vendors?

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Running head: RYUK RANSOMWARE

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Ryuk ransomware
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RYUK RANSOMWARE

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Ryuk Ransomware alert and news appeared both on Symantec and Kaspersky website.
The two companies have been, for a bundle of years, concerned with the computer security of
their users. On 20 Nov 2019 Mithun Sanghav of Symantec wrote an article focusing on major
ransomware that computer users need to be aware of. Symantec wanted to communicate that
ransomware is becoming the most notorious malware that companies and individuals need to
prevent. The company acknowledged that the year 2019 has been a period where destructive
ransomware has been released. One of the notable ransomware pinpointed by Symantec is Ryuk
ransomware. Kaspersky also reported the ransomware the same way. T...


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