Experts crack nasty ransomware that took crypto-extortion to new heights
Freely available tool derives password used to corrupt master boot record. Continue reading Experts crack nasty ransomware that took crypto-extortion to new heights
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More big-name sites hit by rash of malicious ads that attack end users
Some of Netherlands’ top sites ran ads that redirected to the Angler exploit kit. Continue reading More big-name sites hit by rash of malicious ads that attack end users
Researchers help shut down spam botnet that enslaved 4,000 Linux machines
Mumblehard blasted the Internet with spam for more than a year. Continue reading Researchers help shut down spam botnet that enslaved 4,000 Linux machines
Neutered random number generator let man rig million dollar lotteries
RNG bypass code allowed security chief to know winning numbers in advance. Continue reading Neutered random number generator let man rig million dollar lotteries
Nation-wide radio station hack airs hours of vulgar “furry sex” ramblings
Listeners hear explicit audio caused when station equipment is commandeered. Continue reading Nation-wide radio station hack airs hours of vulgar “furry sex” ramblings
Crypto ransomware targets called by name in spear-phishing blast
Once the domain of espionage, personalized scams embraced by profit-driven scammers. Continue reading Crypto ransomware targets called by name in spear-phishing blast
NoScript and other popular Firefox add-ons open millions to new attack
Unlike many browsers, Firefox doesn’t always isolate an add-on’s functions. Continue reading NoScript and other popular Firefox add-ons open millions to new attack
Cops: Lottery terminal hack allowed suspects to print more winning tickets
Terminals were manipulated to produce more winning, and fewer losing, tickets. Continue reading Cops: Lottery terminal hack allowed suspects to print more winning tickets
Stealthy malware targeting air-gapped PCs leaves no trace of infection
Researchers discover “self-protecting” trojan circulating in the wild. Continue reading Stealthy malware targeting air-gapped PCs leaves no trace of infection
Certified Ethical Hacker website caught spreading crypto ransomware
Major security certification group ignored private warnings for more than 3 days. Continue reading Certified Ethical Hacker website caught spreading crypto ransomware