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Cybercrime
27 posts
Ransomware attack on Swissport aviation firm causes flight delays
Swissport claims it “contained an IT security incident” referring to a ransomware attack that took place on February…
February 7, 2022
FBI and NSA expose Russian State hacking tool for Linux systems
Dubbed Drovorub by the agencies; the malware hacking tool is capable of spying on Linux systems.
August 14, 2020
Fake WiseCleaner website spreading CoronaVirus ransomware
Another day, another Coronavirus ransomware - This time, researchers have discovered new ransomware ironically named CoronaVirus.
March 17, 2020
WannaCry hero charged with creating Kronos banking malware
The 23-year-old cybersecurity expert, Marcus Hutchins (@Malwaretech on Twitter), who made headlines for identifying the kill switch for…
May 16, 2018
How Linux Users are Falling for Ransomware Scam
Crypto ransomware is the latest in the list of ransomware used by the hackers. This one, though, specifically…
November 11, 2015
Scammers Trying to Steal Apple IDs with Sophisticated Phishing Scam
The best tool for cyber criminals with limited social engineering skills is tricking users into phishing scams and…
November 9, 2015
Scam Alert: Missing Malaysia Jet found in Bermuda Triangle Viral Facebook links are Malicious
The scammers take advantage of every incident to trick people and get some bucks or likes on social media....
March 16, 2014
Romanian Man Kills 4 Year Old Son, commits Suicide After Police Ransomware Tells Him He Must Pay Fine
A man from Romania has committed suicide after his computer got infected with “police ransomware,” according to a…
March 13, 2014
American Spies Want Snowden Dead
Although Snowden is held in high esteem by ordinary citizens of America, as a whistle-blower, there are quite…
January 20, 2014
Racism at It’s Peak: ‘Blacks for sale in $0.42’ online ad sparks outrage in Brazil
Brazil: An online advert on South America’s largest online shopping website (MercadoLivre.com) has put humanity to shame offering…
January 11, 2014