Cerber has effectively utilized multiple attack vectors via RDP and spam emails. However, Cerber also distributes ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). Through this “service,” cybercriminals package up ransomware and then give other criminals the tools to distribute as they see fit. The author of Cerber takes a 30% cut of the profits. Inception: March 2016; has been making several reappearances since its debut, most recently this October; Attack vector: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Spam Email, RaaS

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LeVar Battle

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LeVar Battle has produced content for healthcare and technology for more than 10 years. He is now a corporate communications and social media manager for Webroot leading the blog editorial and social media team.