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Ransomware
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Cyborg ransomware posing as Windows update hits PCs
Named Cyborg ransomware; the attackers try to lure users by sending emails prompting them to take immediate action with a two-line subject.
November 21, 2019
Ransomware attack cripples SmarterASP.NET hosting’s network
Recently, there has been a surge in ransomware attacks as we know it, and web hosting service providers…
November 11, 2019
3 common yet creative hack attacks & how to protect yourself
Data breaches and hacks are now a common part of our day-to-day lives and unless you're a cybersecurity professional...
November 6, 2019
Spain’s biggest two go down in massive ransomware attacks
Earlier this week, two of Spain's largest companies were compromised by ransomware including countries biggest Cadana SER radio station.
November 6, 2019
Programmer hacks his attacker; releases decryption keys for Mushtik ransomware
“Hey guys, I hacked back this criminal and got the whole database with (Mushtik ransomware) keys.” The last…
October 9, 2019
MasterMana botnet hits users by evading detection with URL shorteners
Dubbed MasterMana by researchers; the botnet utilizes every available option to target its victims including dropping backdoors and phishing attacks through business email compromise commonly known as BEC.
October 9, 2019
New malware mimics Windows scanner to infect PCs with ransomware
This trojan horse was discovered which pretends to be a Windows scanner by Microsoft but in reality, it is everything evil but so.
October 4, 2019
Most SMB cybersecurity defence fail short to thwart malware & file-based attacks
Cybersecurity threats have come a long way from the viruses of decades ago. What's alarming is that hackers now have a multitude of tools, methods, and technologies to help them carry out attacks.
October 2, 2019
Meet Retadup botnet that was infected by another malware
Meet Retadup malware botnet that was infected by another malware - Avast and French authorities have now dismantled the nasty Retadup botnet.
September 2, 2019
Solving the Cyber Security Problem: Mission Impossible
Why nothing is working in cyber security? Solving the Security Problem: Mission Impossible - Cyber Securities Book of Revelations.
August 25, 2019