Criminal Ransomware Now Cheaper Than Standard Antivirus

Stu Sjouwerman | Jul 18, 2016
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For just $39 you, too, can have your very own ransomware with a lifetime license. What does a year's subscription to one of the major antivirus cost? Last I checked, much more than $39.
 
No word yet on what kind of support you can expect at this pricepoint, but at this price who's complaining?
 
“You always wanted a Ransomware but never wanted two pay Hundreds of dollars for it? This list is for you! ?? Stampado is a cheap and easy-to-manage ransomware, developed by me and my team. It’s meant two be really easy-to-use. You’ll not need a host. All you will need is an email account.”
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Stampado threatens to delete files every six hours after infection and gives a 96-hour deadline before all files get deleted if the 1 bitcoin (~$660) ransom goes unpaid. This strain has some similarities to CryptoLocker and Jigsaw in terms of functionality.
 
Ransomware similar Stampado has a price range on the dark web starting in the hundreds and going up to thousands of dollars. It will be interesting to see what this strain is capable of and how widespread it will become given the incredibly low price point.
 
Maybe by the end of the year we'll see this stuff getting hawked on late night infomercials. More at Threatpost 
 

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