Original Petya Developer Releases Master Decryption Key for all Variants
Over the past year or so, we have seen multiple ransomware developers suddenly give up. Free decryption of files for the victims of one of the most popular ransomwares does …
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NotPetya Bitcoin Funds are on the Move, Alleged Team Member Demands 100 BTC Payment
There is a new development in the ongoing NotPetya story. This cyber weapon has caused massive damage to computers, leaving victims unable to recover their files. Someone seized control of …
Developers of WannaCry Ransomware Arrested by Chinese Police
The WannaCry ransomware attack caused massive damage globally. A lot of computers and entire systems were crippled by this malware over the course of only a few days. It now …
Darknet Email Spamming Service Charges Bitcoin Fee to Stop Harassing You
Darknet criminals are becoming more crafty when it comes to tricking and extorting people into giving them money. Ransomware, malware, ad phishing schemes are thriving. It now appears a …
Nearly 7 in 10 Major US Banks Fail Web Security Testing
Banks and other financial institutions need to take proper security measures to protect customer funds. Worryingly, this does not appear to be the case for many banks. A new report …
Cerber Ransomware Rebrands to CRBR Encryptor
The Cerber ransomware is no more. The ransomware itself is still active, but now goes by a different name. As of last week, the malicious tool has rebranded to …
US Authorities Spied On 3.3 Million Phone Calls With only One Wiretap Order
As a part of their narcotics investigation, the US authorities allowed themselves to use a single wiretap order to intercept and record several millions of their citizens’ phone calls. …
Major Online Retailer Let Customers Authenticate Without a Password for Over a Year
Everyone in the world is well aware of how consumer privacy is only taken semi-seriously by most service providers. Some companies do a better job than others, but there …
Recent Global Malware Attack is Cyber Warfare, Not Just Ransomware
A lot of people are paying close attention to the recent global ransomware outbreak. There are still a lot of conflicting reports regarding what is going on exactly, though. …