WikiLeaks Reveals ‘AfterMidnight’ & ‘Assassin’ CIA Windows Malware Frameworks

When the world was dealing with the threat of the self-spreading WannaCry ransomware, WikiLeaks released a new batch of CIA Vault 7 leaks, detailing two apparent CIA malware frameworks for the Microsoft Windows platform.

Dubbed “AfterMidnight” and “As… Continue reading WikiLeaks Reveals ‘AfterMidnight’ & ‘Assassin’ CIA Windows Malware Frameworks

New Fileless Malware Uses DNS Queries To Receive PowerShell Commands

It is no secret that cybercriminals are becoming dramatically more adept, innovative, and stealthy with each passing day.

While new forms of cybercrime are on the rise, traditional activities seem to be shifting towards more clandestine techniques tha… Continue reading New Fileless Malware Uses DNS Queries To Receive PowerShell Commands

RansomFree Tool Detects Never-Seen-Before Ransomware Before It Encrypts Your Data

Ransomware has risen dramatically since last few years, so rapidly that it might have already hit you or someone you know.

With hundred of thousands of ransomware variants emerging every day, it is quite difficult for traditional signature-based antiv… Continue reading RansomFree Tool Detects Never-Seen-Before Ransomware Before It Encrypts Your Data

This Ransomware Unlocks Your Files For Free If You Infect Others

Is your PC infected with Ransomware? Either pay the ransom amount to the attacker or spread the infection further to get the decryption keys.

Yes, this new technique has been employed by cyber criminals with the latest round of ransomware threat, dubb… Continue reading This Ransomware Unlocks Your Files For Free If You Infect Others

San Francisco Metro System Hacked with Ransomware; Resulting in Free Rides

Nothing is immune to being hacked when hackers are motivated.

The same proved by hackers on Friday, when more than 2,000 computer systems at San Francisco’s public transit agency were apparently got hacked.

San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Ag… Continue reading San Francisco Metro System Hacked with Ransomware; Resulting in Free Rides

Mac Malware Can Secretly Spy On Your Webcam and Mic – Here’s How to Stay Safe

Apple Mac Computers are considered to be much safer than Windows at keeping viruses and malware out of its environment, but that’s simply not true anymore.

It’s not because Mac OS X is getting worse every day, but because hackers are getting smart and sophisticated these days.

The bad news for Mac users is that malware targeting webcams and microphones has now come up for Mac laptops as well.
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Beware — Someone is dropping Malware-infected USB Sticks into People’s Letterbox

Hey! Wait! Wait! Wait!

Don’t plug in that USB stick into your laptop. It could infect your computer with malware and viruses.

Australia’s Victoria Police Force has issued a warning regarding unmarked USB flash drives containing harmful malware being … Continue reading Beware — Someone is dropping Malware-infected USB Sticks into People’s Letterbox

Warning! This Cross-Platform Malware Can Hack Windows, Linux and OS X Computers

Unlike specially crafted malware specifically developed to take advantage of Windows operating system platform, cyber attackers have started creating cross-platform malware for wider exploitation.

Due to the rise in popularity of Mac OS X and other Wi… Continue reading Warning! This Cross-Platform Malware Can Hack Windows, Linux and OS X Computers

University Pays Hackers $20,000 to get back its Ransomware Infected Files

What’s the worst that could happen when a Ransomware malware hits University?

Last month, the IT department of the University from where I have done my graduation called me for helping them get rid of a Ransomware infection that locked down all its st… Continue reading University Pays Hackers $20,000 to get back its Ransomware Infected Files