While information technologies grow and propagate worldwide, malwares have modified and risen their efficiency towards information system. Recently, the attackers have started to use ransom software (ransomware) as an effective method of cyberattack because of their profitability. Ransomware infiltrate victim systems in various ways, usually encrypt files in the system, and demand a ransom to allow user access to the encrypted files again. Although security mechanisms such as firewalls, anti-virus programs, and automated analysis programs have been developed to combat this threat, these mechanisms have little success and fail to protect the valuable assets stored in local or cloud storage resources. In this study, an effective detection and analysis method against ransomware was proposed, and the proposed method was discussed in detail with a case study. As a result of the study, potential information about the attacker were found to be accessible through characteristic behavior analysis of the onion ransomware, which was analyzed in accordance with the proposed method. This paper also presents an insight to the ransomware threat and provides a basic review of the methods and techniques used in the detection and analysis of ransomware attacks.

The Rise of Ransomware: Forensic Analysis for Windows Based Ransomware Attacks

In the modern age of technological innovation, organizations are evolving rapidly due to the abundance of opportunities. This evolution has provided organizations with the ability to leverage technology for their benefit; however, cybersecurity risks have also developed due to the emerging trends. As the software industry faces a surge of emerging trends, it is critical to address the impeding threats to our cybersecurity infrastructure. The computer software industry is classified under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 511210 for software publishers. The software development market has experienced an exponential growth as a shift to the cloud has rendered a greater need for cutting edge technology, and this trend is projected to continue.

Sara A. Syed

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Industry Trends in Computer Software