New and improved CryptXXX ransomware rakes in $45,000 in 3 weeks
Latest version fixes crypto flaws that allowed victims to recover data for free. Continue reading New and improved CryptXXX ransomware rakes in $45,000 in 3 weeks
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New CryptXXX Can Evade Detection, Outsmarts Decryption Tools
Latest CryptXXX ransomware variant masks itself as a DLL for video editing software and now can outsmart decryption tools. Continue reading New CryptXXX Can Evade Detection, Outsmarts Decryption Tools
Anime site redirects to Neutrino exploit kit, CryptXXX ransomware
Jkanime, an anime streaming site that typically receives 33 million visitors a month, has been found spreading malicious code onto visiting users’ computers.
David Bisson reports.
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Popular Anime Site Infected, Redirecting to Exploit Kit, Ransomware
Jkanime, a popular site that streams anime videos, has been infected with malware that redirects to the Neutrino Exploit Kit and CryptXXX ransomware infections. Continue reading Popular Anime Site Infected, Redirecting to Exploit Kit, Ransomware
CryptXXX Ransomware Jumps From Angler to Neutrino Exploit Kit
Internet Storm Center researchers spot more distribution changes for CryptXXX ransomware. Continue reading CryptXXX Ransomware Jumps From Angler to Neutrino Exploit Kit
Updated CryptXXX Ransomware Big Money Potential
CryptXXX is back with a vengeance, with a new 3.100 version which is money-stealing monster earning as much as $200,000 days for thieves, researchers at Proofpoint said. Continue reading Updated CryptXXX Ransomware Big Money Potential
No more get-out-of-jail-free card for CryptXXX ransomware victims
Victims have few options for recovering data other than paying $500 fee. Continue reading No more get-out-of-jail-free card for CryptXXX ransomware victims
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
New Decryptor Unlocks CryptXXX Ransomware
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab today published a decryptor that recovers files encrypted by the CryptXXX ransomware. Continue reading New Decryptor Unlocks CryptXXX Ransomware
CryptXXX ransomware steals bitcoins and data from infected PCs
Researchers have discovered a new ransomware variant that has close ties to the group behind the Angler Exploit Kit, Bedep malware, and Reveton ransomware.
David Bisson reports.
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