There are a number of high profile ransomware programs doing the rounds at the moment and we know that it can generate lucrative returns for the people behind it. But just as in the legitimate commercial world, the as-a-service model is starting to gain traction with attackers. Security vendor Check Point is releasing details of Cerber, which it believes is the world's biggest ransomware-as-a-service scheme. Cerber operates as a franchise, with its developer recruiting affiliates who then spread the malware further for a cut of the profits. In July 2016 alone, Cerber had over 160 active campaigns, targeting 150,000 users… [Continue Reading]