Ransomware remains a major threat with attacks using Locky and Cryptowall both increasing by 10 percent in November compared with the previous month. The latest report from threat prevention specialist Check Point based on its Global Threat Index shows the number of active malware families and number of attacks remain close to an all-time high thanks to continued relentless attacks on business networks. Conficker retained its position as the world’s most prevalent malware, responsible for 15 percent of recognized attacks. Second-placed Locky, which only started its distribution in February of this year, was responsible for six percent of all attacks… [Continue Reading]