On Saturday, users of San Francisco's Muni transit system were treated to a free ride when hackers took down the ticketing system. The Muni ransomware infection is believed to be tied to malware known as HDDCryptor. ​In June, the University of Calgary paid $20,000 after a ransomware attack on its computer system. Their lack of knowledge can even spread to companies where they work, such as the San Francisco Muni system. In the meantime, companies such as the San Francisco Muni system and other victims to ransomware attacks like the University of Calgary, hospitals and many others, need to better protect themselves and their clients.

Source: CBC News November 28, 2016 20:03 UTC