Beware! Malicious JPG Images on Facebook Messenger Spreading Locky Ransomware

If you receive an image file sent by someone, even your friend, on your Facebook Messenger, LinkedIn or any other social media platform, just DO NOT CLICK ON IT.

Even JPG image file could eventually infect your computer with the infamous Locky Ransomw… Continue reading Beware! Malicious JPG Images on Facebook Messenger Spreading Locky Ransomware

Spammers using Facebook Messenger to Spread Locky Ransomware

If you came across any Facebook Message with an image file (exactly .SVG file format) send by any of your Facebook friends, just avoid clicking it.

An ongoing Facebook spam campaign is spreading malware downloader among Facebook users by taking advant… Continue reading Spammers using Facebook Messenger to Spread Locky Ransomware

Necurs Botnet is Back, Updated With Smarter Locky Variant

After a mysterious three weeks off the grid, Necurs has returned to spewing massive volumes of email containing improved versions of the potent Locky ransomware and Dridex banking Trojan. Continue reading Necurs Botnet is Back, Updated With Smarter Locky Variant

Hospital Declares ‘Internal State of Emergency’ After Ransomware Infection

A Kentucky hospital says it is operating in an “internal state of emergency” after a ransomware attack rattled around inside its networks, encrypting files on computer systems and holding the data on them hostage unless and until the hospital pays up. Continue reading Hospital Declares ‘Internal State of Emergency’ After Ransomware Infection