Ransomware... with a twist

A new strain of ransomware known as "Popcorn Time" offers victims two ways to regain access to their encrypted files: either pay the ransom demand of one bitcoin or share a malicious link that spreads the malware with two other people; if those people become infected and pay the ransom within seven days, the initial victim will receive a decryption key.

Read more in:

• http://www.zdnet.com: New ransomware lets you decrypt your files - by infecting other users
• http://www.theregister.co.uk: Ransomware scum offer free decryption if you infect two mates
• https://www.scmagazine.com: New ransomware asks victims to spread the malware as payment