Microsoft disables ms-appinstaller after malicious use
Microsoft decided to disable App Installer links by default after it noticed several access brokers using the handler to spread malware.
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Oops! Black Basta ransomware flubs encryption
Researchers have found a flaw in the Black Basta ransomware encryption algorithm, allowing decryption of some files.
Read MoreRansomware review: December 2023
In November, ransomware gangs attacked at least 457 victims—the highest monthly count in 2023, after May’s record numbers.
Read MorePress and pressure: Ransomware gangs and the media
Credit to Author: Matt Wixey| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:25 +0000
Sophos X-Ops explores the symbiotic – but often uneasy – relationship between ransomware gangs and the media, and how threat actors are increasingly seeking to wrest control of the narrative
Read MoreCerber Ransomware Exposed: A Comprehensive Analysis of Advanced Tactics, Encryption, and Evasion
Credit to Author: Quickheal| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:06:59 +0000
Cerber is a strain of ransomware that was first identified in early 2016. It is a type of…
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Read MoreHealthcare giant Norton breach leads to theft of millions of patient records
Ransomware operator ALPHV/Blackcat reportedly stole 2.5 million records from non-profit healthcare system Norton Healthcare
Read MoreSophos Endpoint: Industry-leading protection against remote ransomware attacks
Credit to Author: Sally Adam| Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:25:16 +0000
Most leading endpoint solutions struggle to stop malicious remote encryption, but not Sophos.
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