Ransomware has been infecting computers by using UDP, Imgur and Google Maps. Approximately 8,000 have been hit in the last few weeks with this malware. Imgur and Google Maps are being used by this malware to send notifications to over 4,000 IP addresses (to confuse authorities of it's destination) to report new machines being infected along with their locations. A ransom of approximately one bitcoin or $625 is demanded for unlocking infected content.
Source: https://threatpost.com/cry-ransomware-uses-udp-imgur-google-maps/120383/
