What is RYUK RANSOMWARE?
What is Ryuk ransomware ? First seen in 2018, Ryuk ransomware is probably one of the most dangerous ransomware out there targeting both public and private sector, especially in healthcare sector. It uses open source malware to move through system to conduct ransomware attacks. 'Ryuk' is named after the famous Japanese anime villain, who was a threat to businesses and organizations. In 2018, large organizations began noticing that they were being targeted specifically by Wizard Spider(Hacking Group) they disabled the computer systems of United Health Care, one of the largest healthcare providers in the world. Some of the most high-profile Ryuk hacks in 2018 included the Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) in Florida and the Tribune Publishing Company. In the CrowdStrike 2020 Global Threat Report, Ryuk accounts for three of the top 10 largest ransom demands of the year: USD $5.3 million, $9.9 million, and $12.5 million. Ryuk has successfully attacked industries a