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Fake COVID-19 test result email drops King Engine ransomware
“King Engine” ransomware is a variant of Hentai OniChan ransomware which, after infecting a system, asking for a ridiculous 50 BTC as ransom.
US jails Russian hacker for 8 years over botnet, bank fraud
The hacker participated in a sophisticated scheme to steal, exchange sensitive financial, personal data, causing a loss of $100 million to the victims.
Maze Ransomware Operators Shutting Down Their Operations
In a bizarre announcement, the Maze ransomware gang revealed that their only aim was to reveal the security lapses at their targets.
Scammers stole $2.3 million from Republican Party in Wisconsin
WisGOP claims that scammers stole the money from the account they were using for the reelection campaign of President Donald Trump.
Nitro software data breach: Hackers claim selling customer data
Nitro Software Inc’s data breach may affect industry bigwigs like Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
Leading French IT firm Sopra Steria hit ry Ryuk ransomware
The firm claims that the Ryuk ransomware attack was detected on 20 October, and it may take weeks to restore its systems.
US Dept of Justice steps up legal action against crypto crime
Just last month, the department revealed it had arrested two Malaysian and sanctioned two Russians over two separate cases of crypto crime.
Researcher uploaded spyware on official Fitbit store
The researcher took advantage of the Fitbit gallery which allows developers to submit apps that enhance the functionality of the core app.
55 Apple vulnerabilities risked iCloud account takeover, data theft
These critical vulnerabilities were reported to Apple by a team of young cyber security researchers.
Microsoft warns of new Android ransomware blackmailing victims
The AndroidOS/MalLocker.B Android ransomware is also capable of evading detection against several available protections.