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Ransomware
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Rietspoof malware distributes ransomware via messaging apps
A malware strain dubbed as Rietspoof has been under the radar of researchers at Avast since last August.…
February 19, 2019
Torrent uploader CracksNow caught distributing GrandCrab ransomware
Famous Uploader CracksNow Banned from Torrents for Distributing GrandCrab Ransomware. CracksNow is a prominent software uploader who appears…
February 18, 2019
What is Ransomware and How to Prevent It?
The threat of ransomware attack is growing but do you know what is ransomware and how you can…
February 15, 2019
New ransomware steals PayPal data with phishing link in ransom note
Ransomware is a reality and threat actors are using it quite avidly and frequently nowadays in order to…
January 17, 2019
A city in Texas is using paper after suffering ransomware attack
Another day, another devastating ransomware attack; this time, computers at The City Hall of Del Rio, Texas have suffered…
January 15, 2019
Holiday and Christmas scams users should be aware of
“It’s that time of the year again” when Holiday and Christmas scams target users around the world since millions of people…
December 24, 2018
IT consultancy firm caught running ransomware decryption scam
Ransomware has become a persistent threat to users globally but for cybercriminals, it is a lucrative business. Recently, IT…
December 13, 2018
Moscow’s cable car service shuts down in 2 days after ransomware attack
The first cable-car service was launched in Moscow this Tuesday, and free rides to and from Luzhniki Stadium…
December 1, 2018
Feds charge 2 Iranian hackers behind SamSam ransomware attacks
The United States Department of Justice has charged two Iranian nationals with allegedly developing and using SamSam ransomware against…
November 29, 2018
DarkGate: New password stealer & cryptomining malware hits Windows devices
“DarkGate” malware uses Akamai, AWS DNS records and multiple payloads for cryptomining, credential theft and endpoint takeover. A…
November 15, 2018