ransomware

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
Windows 10 upgraders targeted in ransomware scam

Windows 10 upgraders targeted in ransomware scam

Users warned not to click on attachments in phishing emails.
Allie Coyne Aug 4 2015 10:03AM Software
ACSC issues AusPost, AFP ransomware warning

ACSC issues AusPost, AFP ransomware warning

"Significant campaign" puts cyber crime centre on the front foot.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2015 11:28AM Security
Ransomware author recants, posts decryption keys

Ransomware author recants, posts decryption keys

Locker creator says sorry.
Juha Saarinen Jun 1 2015 5:25PM Security
Extortionists upgrade Reveton ransomware

Extortionists upgrade Reveton ransomware

New payment method introduced.
Juha Saarinen Feb 6 2015 6:30AM Security
Researchers uncover Aussie ransomware scourge

Researchers uncover Aussie ransomware scourge

As many as 10,000 hit by TorrentLocker.
Juha Saarinen Jan 14 2015 9:50AM Security
Thousands of patient files held to ransom in Hong Kong

Thousands of patient files held to ransom in Hong Kong

SynoLocker flaw exploited.
Juha Saarinen Aug 7 2014 6:13AM Security
Koler ransomware hit Australia hard

Koler ransomware hit Australia hard

Depicts fake threats from Australian law enforcement.
Juha Saarinen Jul 29 2014 11:34AM Security
Suspected Apple hackers arrested in Russia

Suspected Apple hackers arrested in Russia

Facing two years jail.
Joseph Menn , Steve Gutterman Jun 11 2014 9:44AM Security
US charges Russian man believed to be behind 'GOZ' botnet

US charges Russian man believed to be behind 'GOZ' botnet

Accused of stealing banking credentials, distributing ransomware
Staff Writers Jun 3 2014 4:29AM Security

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