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Ransomware
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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
Microsoft, PayPal & Facebook most targeted brands in phishing scams: Report
When it comes to phishing scams, Microsoft has turned out to be the most preferred target for hackers while PayPal, Facebook, and Netflix are also on the list.
August 22, 2019
White hat hackers infect Canon DSLR camera with ransomware
In a blog post published by Check Point, researchers have demonstrated how malicious hackers can remotely infect Canon DSLR camera with malware and lockout user from accessing their personal data including private photos and video files which can be a highly lucrative target for cybercriminals.
August 12, 2019
New Android ransomware uses pornographic posts to infect devices
The new Android ransomware was initially spread through Reddit and XDA-Developers' forum.
July 31, 2019
WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchin aka MalwareTech won’t serve prison time
The British cyber security researcher and WannaCry ransomware hero Marcus Hutchin was initially facing up to 10 years in a US prison.
July 27, 2019
Cloud hosting provider iNSYNQ hit by MegaCortex ransomware (Updated)
MegaCortex ransomware was discovered in May this year. iNSYNQ, a United States-based Cloud hosting provider has been hit…
July 23, 2019
10 ways to keep yourself secure online against cyber attacks
Have you ever received emails from unknown sources claiming to offer insurance, lottery tickets or advertisements? You may…
July 11, 2019
Cyber attacks cost $45 billion in 2018 with Ransomware at top
An estimated 2 million cyberattacks took place in 2018 costing more than $45 billion in damages worldwide. The…
July 9, 2019