ransomware – Page 113 – Computer Security Articles

Spora is a recent addition to the ransomware family that Quick Heal Lab has come across. It is a file encryptor ransomware that encrypts a user’s files with strong encryption algorithm and demands a ransom. Spora is launched with a good infection routine, the capability to work offline, well-designed and…

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Kaspersky Security

February 1, 2017 admin

Fake Netflix app is actually ransomware

Downloaded a program called Netflix Login Generator? Delete it immediately!

Security Wired

February 1, 2017 admin

Ransomware Turns to Big Targets—With Even Bigger Fallout

A new generation of ransomware is wreaking havoc, whether you’re directly infected or not. The post Ransomware Turns to Big Targets—With Even Bigger Fallout appeared first on WIRED.

QuickHeal Security

January 31, 2017 admin

Data Privacy Day – 10 tips to keep your data secure

Recognized annually on January 28th, Data Privacy Day is defined as a centered approach towards respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. It is a global effort to raise and promote awareness around protecting one’s data and privacy. With this thought in mind, we have put together these 10 security…

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MalwareBytes Security

January 31, 2017 admin

A look back at the Zyns iframer campaign

Behind compromised sites or malvertising, you will often find trails that can take you back years and see how infection chains evolved, or didn’t, over time.

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Tags: campaign eitest exploit kits iframe malvertising malware ransomware Zyns iframer

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MalwareBytes Security

January 31, 2017 admin

Locky Bart ransomware and backend server analysis

The developers of Locky Bart already had very successful ransomware campaigns running called “Locky” and “Locky v2”. After some users reported being infected with Locky Bart, we investigated it to find the differences as to gain greater knowledge and understanding of this new version.

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Tags: analysis Anti-Ransomware backend server bart binary Locky Locky Bart ransomware ransomware

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Microsoft Security

January 30, 2017 admin

Averting ransomware epidemics in corporate networks with Windows Defender ATP

Microsoft security researchers continue to observe ransomware campaigns blanketing the market and indiscriminately hitting potential targets. Unsurprisingly, these campaigns also continue to use email and the web as primary delivery mechanisms. Also, it appears that most corporate victims are simply caught by the wide nets cast by ransomware operators. Unlike cyberespionage groups, ransomware operators do…

MalwareBytes Security

January 25, 2017 admin

VirLocker’s comeback; including recovery instructions

Virlocker is back, the nightmare is still real. But we have found a way to at least recover your important files even if the affected machine can be considered a loss.

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Tags: file infecting file recovery malware polymorphic ransomware self propagating VirLock Virlocker

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