Jigsaw ransomware, named for the iconic character from the Saw film franchise, distributes via spam email and deletes a victim’s files every hour and each time the infection process starts until the ransom is paid. Inception: April 2016; Attack vector: Spam Email

LeVar Battle

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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.