ransomware

Necurs botnet swaps Locky for pump'n'dump scams

Necurs botnet swaps Locky for pump'n'dump scams

Picks up financial fraud spam.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2017 2:27PM Security
Why Australia Post ransomwared its own staff

Why Australia Post ransomwared its own staff

But stopped after the pilot.
Allie Coyne Mar 17 2017 6:40AM Security
Mass 'ransack' of open MongoDB databases continues

Mass 'ransack' of open MongoDB databases continues

Unknown blackmailers delete data.
Juha Saarinen Jan 9 2017 6:35AM Security
EU, US cops kill Avalanche global crime botnet

EU, US cops kill Avalanche global crime botnet

Multi-year investigation ends digital crime network.
Juha Saarinen Dec 2 2016 7:29AM Security
Insecure Redis caches abused for Linux server attacks

Insecure Redis caches abused for Linux server attacks

Targeted by file-deleting Fairware attackers.
Juha Saarinen Sep 2 2016 10:52AM Security
Europol, Intel and Kaspersky launch anti-ransomware project

Europol, Intel and Kaspersky launch anti-ransomware project

Will provide decryptors and preventative advice.
Juha Saarinen Jul 26 2016 12:00PM Security
Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Dunlop's site compromised, users redirected to exploit kit.
Juha Saarinen Jul 20 2016 11:41AM Security
Google-hosted apps, Yahoo Mail banned in US house of reps

Google-hosted apps, Yahoo Mail banned in US house of reps

Ransomware threat comes to Congress.
Staff Writers May 12 2016 12:44PM Security
Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Around a quarter of older Android devices at risk.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2016 6:44AM Security
Ransomware uses blockchains for decoder delivery

Ransomware uses blockchains for decoder delivery

New version of CTB-Locker sends keys via distributed Bitcoin transaction ledger.
Juha Saarinen Apr 15 2016 8:52AM Security
File-deleting Jigsaw ransomware cracked

File-deleting Jigsaw ransomware cracked

Decryptor found for aggressive malware.
Juha Saarinen Apr 14 2016 10:57AM Security
How cyber crims have perfected the ransomware business model

How cyber crims have perfected the ransomware business model

Graphic designers, call centres and deals you can't refuse.
Staff Writers Apr 13 2016 10:10AM Security
'Petya' ransomware encryption cracked

'Petya' ransomware encryption cracked

Utility generates unscrambling key.
Juha Saarinen Apr 12 2016 7:27AM Security
Windows boot-ups disrupted by new encrypting ransomware

Windows boot-ups disrupted by new encrypting ransomware

Petya modifies hard drive master boot records.
Juha Saarinen Mar 29 2016 6:29AM Security
Apple OS X ransomware downloaded 6500 times

Apple OS X ransomware downloaded 6500 times

KeRanger first malware of its kind.
Staff Writers Mar 9 2016 8:39AM Software
Apple Mac users targeted in first known ransomware campaign

Apple Mac users targeted in first known ransomware campaign

Software from legitimate developer infected.
Staff Writers Mar 7 2016 6:40AM Security
Ransomware attacks on Aussie businesses jump four-fold

Ransomware attacks on Aussie businesses jump four-fold

But half of those surveyed still keep incidents secret.
Paris Cowan Dec 14 2015 3:45PM Security
CryptoWall 4.0 the nastiest strain yet

CryptoWall 4.0 the nastiest strain yet

Evolves to become even more dangerous.
Allie Coyne Nov 10 2015 9:16AM Security
Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Wants US$500 to let phone owners back in.
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 10:18AM Security
MSN hit by large exploit kit malvertising campaign

MSN hit by large exploit kit malvertising campaign

Angler EK used to plant ransomware and ad fraud code.
Juha Saarinen Aug 28 2015 9:20AM Security

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