Widespread exploit kit, ransomware program, and password stealer mixed into dangerous malware cocktail

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http://www.pcworld.com/article/3012112/security/widespread-exploit-kit-password-stealer-and-ransomware-program-mixed-into-dangerous-cocktail.html

"Computers whose software is not up to date are specifically exposed to Angler attacks, which are known as drive-by downloads. If any of the exploits is successful, CryptoWall 4 is deployed on the computer."

"Because of the mechanisms involved and the attackers’ objectives, the campaign is prone to achieve large distribution and affect a big number of PCs and their users." (Quoted from the interesting blog post linked to in the last paragraph)