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Credit to Author: Jon Clay| Date: Wed, 24 May 2017 13:22:58 +0000

Email isn't as safe as you think it is. Ransomware has gained global attention over the course of the last two weeks due to the huge spread of WannaCry. Following the initial attacks, we’ve seen UIWIX, Adylkuzz and now EternalRocks come onto the scene leveraging the same core set of vulnerabilities. The common thread between the three threats is MS17-010 along with other tools…

Security Sophos

May 23, 2017 admin

Volete sconfiggere WanaCrypt0r? I nostri webinar vi dicono come!

Credit to Author: Tiziana Carboni| Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 13:15:23 +0000

Nei giorni scorsi un numero elevato di organizzazioni a livello mondiale è stato colpito da un nuovo attacco informatico, il ransomware Wanna, conosciuto anche come WannaCry, WCry, WanaCrypt, WanaCrypt0r and Wana DeCrypt0r. Le linee telefoniche e i sistemi informatici del Servizio Sanitario Nazionale inglese (NHS) sono stati presi in ostaggio e da lì si è […]<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&blog=834173&post=34626&subd=sophos&ref=&feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/K0L0wsId7Yg” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

MalwareBytes Security

May 23, 2017 admin

Stealing Windows credentials using Google Chrome

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 14:00:26 +0000

This article explains how Chrome users are at risk of spilling their Microsoft Authentication credentials by simply visiting the wrong site.

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Tags: Adylkuzz chrome microsoft authentication ransomware scf Shell Command File SMB WanaCrypt Windows Explorer

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QuickHeal Security

May 23, 2017 admin

PDF files with embedded docm files now deliver Jaff Ransomware

Credit to Author: Threat Research Labs| Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 11:30:45 +0000

Adding to the havoc created by the recent outbreak of the WannaCry Ransomware is a new entry to the list of encrypting ransomware called ‘Jaff’. Reportedly, this variant has been created by the authors of the Locky ransomware. The source of this ransomware is the Necurs botnet which is using…

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MalwareBytes Security

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

Security Wired

May 20, 2017 admin

Security News This Week: Hoo-Boy, Mar-a-Lago’s Internet Is Insecure

Credit to Author: Brian Barrett| Date: Sat, 20 May 2017 11:00:57 +0000

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Hoo-Boy, Mar-a-Lago’s Internet Is Insecure appeared first on WIRED.

Security Wired

May 19, 2017 admin

Another Ransomware Nightmare Could Be Brewing in Ukraine

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 21:48:42 +0000

A new type of ransomware called XData is spreading at an alarming rate. The post Another Ransomware Nightmare Could Be Brewing in Ukraine appeared first on WIRED.

Security Wired

May 19, 2017 admin

Hackers Are Trying to Reignite WannaCry With Nonstop Botnet Attacks

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 17:05:33 +0000

The “sinkhole” domain that’s held the ransomware in check is coming under repeated denial-of-service attacks. The post Hackers Are Trying to Reignite WannaCry With Nonstop Botnet Attacks appeared first on WIRED.