ransomware

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
Bitcoin's value surges amid spate of ransomware attacks

Bitcoin's value surges amid spate of ransomware attacks

The risk of ransomware attacks is surging as virtual currency Bitcoin's value rockets, experts have revealed.
Kate O'Flaherty Dec 10 2013 6:00AM Security
Cryptolocker ransomware a BitCoin boom for crims

Cryptolocker ransomware a BitCoin boom for crims

Tens of millions targeted.
Adam Greenberg Nov 19 2013 3:25PM Security
New Android ransomware found

New Android ransomware found

Fake Defender variant linked to porn.
Danielle Walker Sep 16 2013 1:30PM Security
Ransomware snares victims with NSA PRISM ruse

Ransomware snares victims with NSA PRISM ruse

Kovter crooks likely behind attack.
Dan Kaplan Aug 27 2013 8:00AM Security
New Browlock ransomware emerges

New Browlock ransomware emerges

Runs out of Russia.
Dan Kaplan Aug 15 2013 8:00AM Security
New ransomware campaign targeting websites

New ransomware campaign targeting websites

Defaced with "the worst of the worst" abuse images.
Dan Raywood Aug 6 2013 12:24PM Security
Man falls for ransomware attack, gets busted for child porn

Man falls for ransomware attack, gets busted for child porn

The law of unintended consequences strikes.
Dan Kaplan Jul 26 2013 8:00AM Security
FBI ransomware hits Mac

FBI ransomware hits Mac

Targets Safari.
Dan Kaplan Jul 17 2013 7:00AM Security
Ransomware moves to mobile

Ransomware moves to mobile

Could require manufacturer resets.
Danielle Walker Jun 24 2013 11:20AM Security

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