Pokémon GO Spam, Ransomware, On the Rise
Attackers are pushing Pokémon GO-themed ransomware and SMS spam messages to entice players to visit malicious websites. Continue reading Pokémon GO Spam, Ransomware, On the Rise
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CryptXXX Ransomware Updates Ransom Note, Payment Site
CryptXXX ransomware has been updated with new ransom instructions and payment site, as well as the removal of special extensions appended to encrypted files. Continue reading CryptXXX Ransomware Updates Ransom Note, Payment Site
RAA Ransomware Composed Entirely of JavaScript
Researchers this week claim they’ve noticed a new strain of ransomware unlike any they’ve seen prior – a type composed entirely of JavaScript. Continue reading RAA Ransomware Composed Entirely of JavaScript
BlackShades Ransomware Targets US, Russians, Teases Researchers
Deep in the code of the BlackShades ransomware there exist a handful of strings that once decoded, taunts security researchers. Continue reading BlackShades Ransomware Targets US, Russians, Teases Researchers
Master Decryption Key Released for TeslaCrypt Ransomware
The criminals behind the TeslaCrypt ransomware have closed up shop and publicly released the master decryption key that unlocks files encrypted by the malware. Continue reading Master Decryption Key Released for TeslaCrypt Ransomware
Latest Petya Ransomware Strain Comes with a Failsafe: Mischa
The latest Petya ransomware attacks come with a twist; if Petya is not granted privileges to encrypt the Master File Table, it instead installs Mischa ransomware. Continue reading Latest Petya Ransomware Strain Comes with a Failsafe: Mischa
Password Generator Tool Breaks Petya Ransomware Encryption
Researchers have cobbled together a decryption tool for victims of the Petya ransomware, allowing most users to generate keys in less than 10 seconds. Continue reading Password Generator Tool Breaks Petya Ransomware Encryption
Researchers Learning More About Petya Ransomware
Researchers are digging through samples of the Petya ransomware, and while they’ve learned some about its inner workings, they still haven’t mastered enough to come up with a decryptor. Continue reading Researchers Learning More About Petya Ransomware