Bitshifter Ransomware Will Steal Your Cryptocurrency Wallet Data
Ransomware threats come in many different shapes and sizes. In most cases, these types of malware will lock your computer, encrypt files, and demand a Bitcoin payment. Every now …
Tag: ransomware
GhostCtrl Malware Is Both a Remote Access Trojan and Ransomware
New trends have emerged in the world of cybercrime. Criminals are no longer distributing one type of malware, but rather actively look for more potent combinations. One way to do so …
U.S. Radio and TV Station Still Reeling From Ransomware Attack One Month Later
A ransomware attack can have a long-lasting effect on any individual or company. KQED, a U.S.-based public radio and TV station, suffered a ransomware attack about a month ago. …
Bit Paymer Ransomware Demands a 53 Bitcoin Payment
We have seen many different types of ransomware over the past few years. Most of these malicious tools demand a Bitcoin payment. Bit Paymer is one with a very …
Ransomware is a “Rather Small” Phenomenon, AV-TEST Security Report Says
July 11, 2017
News
There have been numerous ransomware attacks over the past few years. The criminals are making life even harder for victims and security researchers alike. Yet there are still some …
Azer CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Operates Offline
There are many different types of cryptocurrency ransomware in circulation. Most of the existing strains often see variants of their own codebase surface. CryptoMix ransomware has been popular over …
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 …
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 …
WannaCry Clone Marks the Fourth Major Ransomware Attack Against the Ukraine in two Months
July 1, 2017
News, Technology
While most people have all but forgotten about the WannaCry ransomware attack, residents of the Ukraine are dealing with a clone of this destructive malware. More specifically, it is …