MalwareBytes – Page 384 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 13:59:59 +0000

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from the 15th of May to the 21st. We covered WannaCry, Privacy Awareness week, and what to do when you suspect stolen personal data.

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Tags: biohack eternalrocks privacy awareness week ssd vulnerability stolen data WannaCry weekly blog roundup wikileaks

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May 22, 2017 admin

Mobile Menace Monday: Ransomware targets Tencent users

Credit to Author: Nathan Collier| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 14:00:31 +0000

Because Android ransomware is on the raise, users should be extra cautious.

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Tags: Android Anti-Malware Koler Trojan malware Mobile ransomware SLocker triple m trojan

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May 19, 2017 admin

WannaDecrypt your files? The WannaCry solution, for some

Credit to Author: Adam Kujawa| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 20:11:28 +0000

A decryptor (Wanakiwi) that has been developed for WannaCry/WannaCrypt/wCrypt. There is a catch though, it only works for some operating systems.

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Tags: Anti-Ransomware decryptor malware ransomware Wana Decrptor WanaCrypt0r WanaKiwi WannaCry WannaCrypt WannaCryptor Wannakey WCrypt

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May 19, 2017 admin

How did the WannaCry Ransomworm spread?

Credit to Author: Adam McNeil| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 14:00:45 +0000

Security researchers have had a busy week since the WannaCry ransomware outbreak that wreaked havoc on computers worldwide. How did it all happen?

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Tags: botnet DoublePulsar EternalBlue exploit Jaff ransomware malspam malware Necurs botnet NSA ransomware ShadowBrokers spam WannaCry WannaCrypt

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May 18, 2017 admin

Information stolen? What now?

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 18 May 2017 15:00:51 +0000

Identifying and removing the malware is our job, but what do you need to do yourself, to control the aftermath of malware that steals interesting information from an infected computer?

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Tags: cybersecurity infosec keylogger malware spyware threat actor trojan

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May 17, 2017 admin

Privacy Awareness Week: A primer

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 15:00:24 +0000

The Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) began an initiative called Privacy Awareness Week, or PAW, with the purpose of educating users about current privacy issues and promoting the importance of keeping their personal information safe. This remains the core of why it exists for more than a decade now.

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Tags: asia pacific privacy authority cybersecurity cybersecurity awareness paw privacy privacy awareness week privacy primer

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May 15, 2017 admin

Wanna Cry some more? Ransomware roundup special edition

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 15 May 2017 21:25:02 +0000

A special compilation of security news related to the recent Worldwide outbreak of ransomware which has caused chaos for multiple organizations.

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Tags: malware ransomware spam WanaCrypt0r WannaCry WannaCrypt WCrypt

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May 12, 2017 admin

The worm that spreads WanaCrypt0r

Credit to Author: Zammis Clark| Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 22:02:24 +0000

WanaCrypt0r is a ransomware infection that has spread through many corporate networks. Read a technical analysis of the worm that allowed it to do this.

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Tags: microsoft NHS NHS WanaCryptor nhs wannacryptor ransomware Wana Decrptor WanaCrypt0r Wcry windows

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