Cerber overthrows Locky as top ransomware menace

Cerber ransomware has become the most popular variant, accounting for 90% of all ransomware infections, according to a report by Malwarebytes. The creators of Cerber have developed a superior ransomware with military-grade encryption, offline encrypting and new features. Cerber has adopted a Ransomware-as-a-Service model, allowing it to rapidly expand its distribution. Healthcare organisations should prepare for an increase in the development of malware targeting both Mac and Windows systems.