University College London Hit by New Ransomware Attack
It has been a while since last heard about a major institution getting hit by a ransomware attack. Just because these events don’t always make headlines doesn’t mean they …
Category: Security
Dutch Ransomware Doesn’t Want Your Cryptocurrency or Money
It appears cryptocurrency is not the only item in high demand by ransomware developers. Although most types of malware ask victims to pay in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, a …
New PayPal Phishing Site Demands Users Submit a Selfie While Holding an ID Card
Over the past few months, we have seen a major increase in the number of PayPal phishing websites. Most of these platforms have also obtained the official PayPal SSL …
Major Bitcoin Exchanges Become Main Targets of Cyberattacks
Cryptocurrencies are relatively young and fragile, but already they’re under constant threats from cybercriminals. Just during this past week there have been multiple attacks on bitcoin exchanges, rendering their services useless …
Kaspersky Labs’ RakhniDecryptor Can Now Decrypt Jaff Ransomware Free of Charge
Over the past few weeks, we have paid some attention to the Jaxx ransomware strain. It turns out this is not much of a threat anymore, thanks to a …
Google Cracks Down on Android Apps Using AdDown Adware
It is good to see Google take action against the dozens of applications designed to steal information from the device user. All of these applications used a malicious advertising …
How Does Fileless Ransomware Work?
June 14, 2017
Infographics, News, Security
Ransomware attacks rank among the most damaging for companies of all sizes. The sudden loss of file access combined with demands for quick payment and the threat of data …
New Ransomware Claims to Save Children Through 1,000 Bitcoin “Crowdfunding” Campaign
The people responsible for creating and improving existing ransomware strains will often stoop to new lows. Over the past few years, the focus has slowly started shifting from just …
Two New Macintosh Malware Threats Have Been Identified
Macintosh users have another cyber threat to worry about. It seems cybercriminals have taken a liking to exploit MacOS vulnerabilities these past few months. Two new strains of Mac …