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An analysis of the Zenis ransomware by Quick Heal Security Labs

Credit to Author: Shriram Munde| Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:56:40 +0000

Quick Heal Security Labs has come across a new ransomware that goes by the name ‘Zenis’. The ransomware not only encrypts files but also intentionally deletes the infected system’s backup.   The behavior of Zenis ransomware Upon inside a computer, the ransomware performs the following checks before it starts encrypting…

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A cure for the common cold call: freeze them out

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:52:48 +0000

Cold calls are a modern day nuisance becoming ever-more persistent. In this article, we show you how to limit the number of cold calls you receive and prevent potential damage they may inflict.

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TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of March 12, 2018

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:14:43 +0000

This week marked the 11th annual Pwn2Own contest held during the CanSecWest conference in Vancouver and while the contest had fewer entries compared to previous years, it was still an exciting event filled with a little drama. Over the course of two days, the Zero Day Initiative awarded $267,000 for vulnerabilities covering Apple (5), Microsoft…

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This Week in Security News: The Cost of Being Unprepared

Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:00:50 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, a Georgia bill has the potential to threaten security researchers, and a new report says 77 percent of businesses lack a cybersecurity response plan. Read on to…

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