Jaff Ransomware Demands a Two Bitcoin Payment to Decrypt Files
Ransomware comes in many different shapes and sizes. Some malware strains are rather easy to remove free of charge, whereas others can be a real pain in the rear. …
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Persirai IoT Malware Can Turn Chinese IP Cameras Into a Huge Botnet
Not a day goes by without a new type of Internet of Things malware making headlines. Persirai is a malware that shares some similarities with Mirai, and it is …
Nearly Half of all Rakos Botnet Devices are Raspberry Pis
Criminals are flocking to botnets as of late, due to how much damage these nefarious creations can cause. Rakos, a rather prominent type of malware, is currently being used to …
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Wormable Remote Code Execution Exploit
There is no shortage of major exploits right now, as a lot of software and hardware solutions remain prone to cyber attacks. Google researchers have come across a new …
FrozrLock Ransomware-as-a-service Positions Itself as a “Security Tool”
Online crime takes a turn for the worse when developers are starting to refer to ransomware as a “great security tool”. That is exactly what FrozrLock is claiming, as …
Fatboy Ransomware Tool Uses Big Mac Index to Determine Bitcoin Ransom Amount
Fatboy is a new type of malware that will cause a lot of debate in the world of finance moving forward. This particular malware is capable of charging victims …
Criminals Hijack Handbrake Download Server to Distribute Proton RAT
It looks as if criminals continue to step up their game and target users of the Macintosh platform. The Handbrake application has had its online platform compromised by unknown …
Bondnet Botnet Hijacks Windows Server Machines to Mine Monero and ZCash
It was only a matter of time until a new botnet would start making the rounds. It appears this new type of malware originates from China, albeit that has …
Law Firm Takes Cyber Insurance Provider to Court for Not Covering US$700,000 in Ransomware Losses
One of the more positive outcomes as a result of increasing cyber attacks is how companies can now obtain cyber insurance. This type of insurance protects the company against …