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Credit to Author: vhioureas| Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:28:22 +0000

We’ve found that a variant of the Scarab ransomware, called Scarabey, is distributed via a different technique, with a different payload code, and a new target: Russia.

Scarabey, like most ransomware, is designed to demand a Bitcoin payment from its victims after encrypting files on their systems. However, instead of being distributed via Necurs malspam like the original Scarab, Scarabey was found targeting Russian users and being distributed via RDP/manual dropping on servers and systems.

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MalwareBytes Security

January 30, 2018 admin

GandCrab ransomware distributed by RIG and GrandSoft exploit kits

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:43:52 +0000

Ransomware may have slowed its growth but is still a go-to payload for threat actors looking to monetize drive-by download attacks. The latest attempt: GandCrab ransomware.

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Security Sophos

January 26, 2018 admin

SophosLabs: uno sguardo a 5 kit Ransomware as a Service (Raas)

Credit to Author: Tiziana Carboni| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:32:43 +0000

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MalwareBytes Security

January 25, 2018 admin

Presenting: Malwarebytes Labs 2017 State of Malware Report

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000

In our 2017 State of Malware report, we examined attack methods, malware developments, and distribution techniques used by cybercriminals over the last 12 months.

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QuickHeal Security

January 25, 2018 admin

On Data Privacy Day, here are 10 simple tips to keep your data safe

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:44:33 +0000

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 tips…

Microsoft Security

January 16, 2018 admin

A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017

Credit to Author: Windows Defender ATP| Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:00:31 +0000

Adopting reliable attack methods and techniques borrowed from more evolved threat types, ransomware attained new levels of reach and damage in 2017. The following trends characterize the ransomware narrative in the past year: Three global outbreaks showed the force of ransomware in making real-world impact, affecting corporate networks and bringing down critical services like hospitals,

Kaspersky Security

December 28, 2017 admin

Threat of the year

Credit to Author: Nikolay Pankov| Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 07:40:53 +0000

2017’s threat of the year was no contest (and no surprise)

QuickHeal Security

December 26, 2017 admin

Cybersecurity Predictions: What to expect in 2018

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:08:50 +0000

At the risk of being pessimistic, I’d say that 2017 wasn’t such as a great year for cybersecurity. Why? Well, where do I begin? Before we get on with the cybersecurity predictions for 2018, let’s take a quick flashback of 2017 2017 was riddled with cybersecurity mayhems: WannaCry – the…