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Credit to Author: Bajrang Mane| Date: Wed, 02 May 2018 10:27:50 +0000
On April 25, 2018, Quick Heal Security Labs issued an advisory on a new ransomware outbreak. We are observing a sudden spike of Dharma Ransomware. Even though Dharma ransomware is old, we observed its new variant which is encrypting files and appending the “.arrow” extension to it. Previously the encrypted…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 01 May 2018 15:54:54 +0000
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| We take a look at SamSam ransomware, the malware that messed with Atlanta, and tell you how it works and what you can do to combat it. Categories: Tags: atlanta ransomwareexploitsmalwareransomransomwaresamsamsamsam ransomware |
The post SamSam ransomware: what you need to know appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Vasilios Hioureas| Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:40:09 +0000
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| Spartacus ransomware is a fairly new variant seen in 2018. We’ll walk you through the malware sample to analyze the code in detail, and help you learn how to get an obfuscated .NET sample into a readable state. Categories: Tags: malware analysisransomwareSpartacusSpartacus ransomware |
The post Spartacus ransomware: introduction to a strain of unsophisticated malware appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:18:42 +0000
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| It seems opportunists are jumping on popular video game Far Cry 5’s bandwagon, with a flood of promises for free game downloads. We take a look at a return to form for survey scams, and the odd download site while we’re at it. Categories: Tags: crackcultdownloadfar cry 5malwaremontanascamsurvey offersUbisoftvideogame |
The post Far Cry 5 download offers: embrace the power of “no” appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:42:11 +0000
Quick Heal has detected an ongoing ransomware attack. This post outlines the important steps you must take to protect your computer(s) against this threat. What to do to stay safe from the attack? Most of the steps mentioned below are technical in nature. If you need any assistance, please call…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 05:32:44 +0000
Security vulnerabilities are increasing and just not so long before, we had to deal with so many of them. Remember WannaCry? In this post, we will discuss some important case in points with respect to security vulnerabilities and how important are security patches and updates. The WannaCry scare The biggest…
Read MoreCredit to Author: hasherezade| Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:00:00 +0000
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| Recently, we came across a Python-based sample dropped by an exploit kit. Although it arrives under the disguise of a MinerBlocker, it has nothing in common with miners. In fact, it seems to be PBot: a Python-based adware. Categories: Tags: adwarePBotpbot adwarepythonpython-based adware |
The post PBot: a Python-based adware appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:13:59 +0000
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| There’s a debate happening at the moment: Myspace vs. Facebook. Was it safer? Easier to use? More welcoming of sparkly gifs? We take a walk down memory lane and remind you that privacy and safety concerns plagued ye old social networks of yore. Categories: Tags: adwarecongressfacebookmalwaremyspacemyspace tomprivacyscamssecuritySocial Engineeringtom |
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