Fallout EK Spreads GandCrab, Leverages CVE-2018-4878, CVE-2018-8174

New security reports have landed indicating that the infamous GandCrab ransomware is currently being distributed by a new exploit kit known as Fallout. The Fallout EK is pushing the ransomware alongside downloader Trojans and potentially unwanted progr… Continue reading Fallout EK Spreads GandCrab, Leverages CVE-2018-4878, CVE-2018-8174

Botnet Activity in 2018 Shows Increased Distribution of RATs

Recent analysis by Kaspersky Lab researchers indicates that threat actors are increasingly distributing multipurpose malware, which can be deployed in a variety of attack scenarios. More than 150 Malware Families Analyzed The team analyzed more than 15… Continue reading Botnet Activity in 2018 Shows Increased Distribution of RATs

Spam Campaign Targeting South Korean Users With GandCrab v4.3 Ransomware

A group of digital attackers are staging a spam email campaign to target South Korean users with GandCrab v4.3 ransomware. On 7 August, researchers at Trend Micro first came across instances of the spam campaign. The attack emails arrived under the gui… Continue reading Spam Campaign Targeting South Korean Users With GandCrab v4.3 Ransomware

Killswitch File Now Available for GandCrab v4.1.2 Ransomware

The South Korean company Ahnlab has developed a Killswitch for the latest version of the virus, calling itself v4.1.2, causing the ransomware to stop functioning. Ahnlab has reportedly analyzed the internal version 4.1.2 of GandCrab ransomware, which i… Continue reading Killswitch File Now Available for GandCrab v4.1.2 Ransomware

Cybercrime tactics & techniques Q2 2018

The last quarter is likely the last hurrah of the campaigns and attacks we’ve been seeing over the last 6 months. What comes next may completely change the game. Check out our latest Cybercrime Tactics & Techniques report to find out more abo… Continue reading Cybercrime tactics & techniques Q2 2018

ThreatList: Biggest Cybercrime Developments in 2018, So Far

A look at the underground cybercrime landscape in 2018 shows a dynamic and quick-reacting community in the face of a successful crackdowns by law enforcement. Continue reading ThreatList: Biggest Cybercrime Developments in 2018, So Far

.KRAB Files Virus – How to Remove GANDCRAB V4 and Restore Data

This article aims to explain what exactly is the .KRAB files virus and then help victims to remove the ransomware and potentially restore encrypted files. The .KRAB files virus is a new version of GandCrab data locker ransomware. The threat…Read more… Continue reading .KRAB Files Virus – How to Remove GANDCRAB V4 and Restore Data