The Changing Face of Pseudo-Darkleech

The chameleon-like pseudo-Darkleech campaign, responsible for prolific exploit kit attacks and ransomware infections, has again made a change to its code that will frustrate researchers. Continue reading The Changing Face of Pseudo-Darkleech

Nuclear, Angler Exploit Kit Activity Has Disappeared

Researchers who study exploit kits are reporting that two major kits, Angler and Nuclear, may no longer be available. Continue reading Nuclear, Angler Exploit Kit Activity Has Disappeared

Invoice 80005 from VeriSign, Inc. – Malspam leading to Angler exploit kit

An email with the subject of Invoice 80005 from VeriSign, Inc.   pretending to come from VeriSign with  a link is another one from the current bot runs which try to  infect your computer via the angler exploit kit on the remote … Continue reading → Continue reading Invoice 80005 from VeriSign, Inc. – Malspam leading to Angler exploit kit

Major Campaigns Spreading CryptXXX Ransomware Via Exploit Kits

Attackers behind a campaign distributing Locky ransomware via the Nuclear Exploit Kit have switched to distributing CryptXXX using the feature-laden Angler Exploit Kit. Continue reading Major Campaigns Spreading CryptXXX Ransomware Via Exploit Kits