A brief update on Locky, the latest ransomware targeting PCs.

Beware of emails from random email addresses with subject lines like “Upcoming Payment – 1 Month Notice”. These emails typically come with a zip attachment that attackers have created to run a script that downloads and runs the now well-known ransomware, Locky. These phishing emails prove that Locky is not going anywhere anytime soon.

The emails are written in typical phishing style. The attacker tries to entice a potential victim to read the email and subsequently download the attachment. Attackers seem to be targeting   small and medium sized businesses, to gain access to valuable company data.   

Content of the email.