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Breaking down a notably sophisticated tech support scam M.O.

March 2, 2017 admin Antimalware research for IT pros and enthusiasts, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft SmartScreen, SupportScam, tech support scam, Techbrolo, Windows 10

Credit to Author: msft-mmpc| Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:39:41 +0000

The cornerstone of tech support scams is the deception that there is something wrong with your PC. To advance this sham, tech support scams have long abused browsers’ full screen function. Coupled with dialogue loops, the pop-up messages that just won’t go away, and the spoofing of brands like Microsoft, tech support scam websites can…

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Ransomware: a declining nuisance or an evolving menace?

February 14, 2017 admin Antimalware research for IT pros and enthusiasts, Cerber, CornCrypt, Critorni, Dereilock, Donoff, exploit kit, Locky, Meadgive, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft SmartScreen, Nemucod, Neutrino, ransomware, Samas, spam, spora, Telecrypt, Troldesh, Windows 10, Windows 10 Creators Update, Windows Defender, Windows Defender ATP, Zcryptor

Credit to Author: msft-mmpc| Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:56:15 +0000

The volume of ransomware encounters is on a downward trend. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of this vicious threat? Unfortunately, a look at the attack vectors, the number of unique families released into the wild, and the improvements in malware code reveals otherwise. Ransomware was arguably the biggest security story of 2016….