PSA: DetoxCrypto Ransomware imitating Malwarebytes

Scammers will always try and imitate legitimate tools and services in an effort to trick people into harming their accounts and devices. If it isn’t fake logins, it’s dubious links on social media. If we’re wading knee deep in 419 emails, you can bet a… Continue reading PSA: DetoxCrypto Ransomware imitating Malwarebytes

‘Cyber Terrorists’ Hack Housing Authority Data; Demand $4k Ransom

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Apparently, Brazilian hackers defaced the Bremerton Housing Authority website and

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REPORT: Organizations must respond to increasing threat of ransomware

New Symantec report finds ransomware numbers and ransom demands are on the rise, with corporations increasingly coming into the line of fire.Read More Continue reading REPORT: Organizations must respond to increasing threat of 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

Why Companies Shouldn’t Pay Ransom to Lizard Squad (or Anyone Else)

By Mike Kun, Manager, Akamai SIRT Extortion attacks have risen since DD4BC kicked things off last year. DD4BC peaked in July and the Armada Collective took over after that, sending out emails threatening attacks unless the victim(s) made ransom payments… Continue reading Why Companies Shouldn’t Pay Ransom to Lizard Squad (or Anyone Else)