ransomware

QuickHealSecurity

Sophisticated Ransomware : “Katyusha”

Credit to Author: Ghanshyam More| Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:59:58 +0000

For several months, Quick Heal Security Labs has been observing an increase in ransomware, we have found one more interesting ransomware which encrypts files and adds extension “.katyusha” and demands for an amount of 0.5 btc within three days and threatens to release the data to public download if the ransom is not…

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SecurityTrendMicro

This Week in Security News: Security Predictions and Malware Attacks

Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:20:36 +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, learn about the span of categories for Trend Micro’s 2019 Security Predictions. Also, learn about a new exploit kit that targets home or small office routers which attacks…

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SecurityTrendMicro

What Happens When Victims Pay Ransomware Attackers?

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:00:16 +0000

For many hackers around the globe, ransomware infections have become a lucrative business. Although these types of malware samples have been around for years now, they continue to spur success – and high monetary profits – for attackers. In fact, according to a statement from U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein during the 2017 Cambridge…

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SecuritySophos

Hackers iranís acusados por EEUU de los ataques de ransomware SamSam

Credit to Author: Naked Security| Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:56:30 +0000

El gobierno de Estados Unidos ha acusado a dos ciudadanos iraníes por haber lanzado uno de los mayores ciberataques utilizando el ransomware conocido como SamSam ocasionando más de 30 millones de dólares en pérdidas a las víctimas y permitiendo a los presuntos ciberatacantes cobrar más de 6,5 millones de dólares en pagos de rescate. La [&#8230;]<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/QcE5TtmFmes” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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SecurityTrendMicro

Today’s Data Breach Environment: An Overview

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:04:36 +0000

By now, companies and consumers alike are well aware of the threat of a data breach. Large and small businesses across every sector have been targeted, and many customers are now familiar with the notification that their username, password or other details might have been compromised. The unfortunate fact is that, despite efforts on the…

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