Global ransomware outbreak happening right now
There are multiple reports from countries around the world that their computers have been hit by ransomware.
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A Ransomware Outbreak Is Infecting Computers Across the World Right Now
A quickly-spreading, world-wide ransomware outbreak has reportedly hit targets in Spain, France, Ukraine, Russia, and other countries. Continue reading A Ransomware Outbreak Is Infecting Computers Across the World Right Now
Ransomware, Cyberespionage Dominate Verizon DBIR
Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report for 2017 shows big growth in the reported number of ransomware attacks and incidents involving cyberespionage. Continue reading Ransomware, Cyberespionage Dominate Verizon DBIR
Goldeneye ransomware: the resumé that scrambles your computer twice
Scrambling your files isn’t enough for Goldeneye – once it’s ransomed your data it scrambles Windows as well so you have to pay to reboot. Continue reading Goldeneye ransomware: the resumé that scrambles your computer twice
Lesser known tricks of spoofing extensions
It is a well-known fact that malware using social engineering tricks is designed to hide itself from being an obvious executable. In this short article, we will present two other less common tricks used to deceive users.Categories: Cybercrime
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Mamba ransomware strikes at your whole disk, not just your files
The good news: the Mamba ransomware doesn’t work very well. The bad news: the Mamba ransomware doesn’t work very well. Continue reading Mamba ransomware strikes at your whole disk, not just your files
Mamba ransomware strikes at your whole disk, not just your files
The good news: the Mamba ransomware doesn’t work very well. The bad news: the Mamba ransomware doesn’t work very well. Continue reading Mamba ransomware strikes at your whole disk, not just your files
The hacker’s guide to boosting your ransomware’s brand
Janus Cybercrime Solutions are the outfit behind the notorious Petya and Mischa ransomware business.
And, it seems, they’re keen on building their brand.
David Bisson reports.
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Mamba Ransomware Encrypts Hard Drives Rather Than Files
A new ransomware strain called Mamba opts to encrypts hard drives rather than individual files and folders stored on the local disk. Continue reading Mamba Ransomware Encrypts Hard Drives Rather Than Files
Chimera ransomware keys leaked by rival malware developers
The good news: it could lead to some encrypted files being saved. The bad news: the rival gang is offering ransomware as a service. Continue reading Chimera ransomware keys leaked by rival malware developers