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Internet users hit with Breaking Bad Theme Crypto-Malware
To demonstrate their creativity cybercriminals have released a new ransomware equipped with file encryption abilities and this time…
Seemingly Legit Resume actually contains Crypto-Malware
The malicious email, targeted at a company’s resume screening department, is equipped with file encryption capabilities. A new…
Police Dept. in Massachusetts Paid Crypto-Malware Ransom to Retrieve Files
Ransomware equipped with encryption capabilities has been victimizing police departments rather indiscriminately nowadays. Although paying ransom to hackers…
US Police Dept Pays Crypto-Malware Ransom to retrieve sensitive records
Midlothian Village, Illinois, Police Department became the target of ransomware having file-encryption capabilities and hence, the department had…
CryWiper Masquerading as Ransomware to Target Russian Courts
CryWiper showcases ransomware-like features, such as file modification, adding a .CRY extension to the files, leaving a ransom note, etc.
A Syntax Error Led to Crashing of KmsdBot Cryptomining Botnet
The KmsdBot was known for targeting both Linux and Windows devices.
New DDoS Malware ‘Chaos’ Hits Linux and Windows Devices
Most devices infected by Chaos malware are located in Europe, particularly Italy but infections were also observed in Asia Pacific, South America, and North America.
Chinese Hackers Hiding Malware in Windows Logo
Going by the name of Witchetty; the hacker group is targeting countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Stealthy Linux Malware Shikitega Deploying Monero Cryptominer
The stealthy malware leverages security flaws to gain privilege escalation and establish persistence.
Windows, Linux and macOS Users Targeted by Chinese Iron Tiger APT Group
Chinese Espionage Group called Iron Tiger (aka LuckyMouse) is targeting Windows, Linux, and macOS Users with trojanized MiMi…