SamSam ransomware: controlled distribution for an elusive malware

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:30:53 +0000

SamSam ransomware is a unique malware for its explicit human interaction on selected targets and care to erase most of its tracks.

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SamSam ransomware: what you need to know

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 01 May 2018 15:54:54 +0000

We take a look at SamSam ransomware, the malware that messed with Atlanta, and tell you how it works and what you can do to combat it.

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The Runner: a key component of the SamSam ransomware campaign – An analysis by Quick Heal Security Labs

Credit to Author: Amar Patil| Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 06:53:36 +0000

In Jan 2018, Greenfield, Indiana-based Hancock Health (healthcare network) was attacked by SamSam ransomware. It encrypted the files containing patients’ data which disrupted their critical services. Even though SamSam is not a new ransomware, it has evolved over a period of time. We had observed its first variant in Feb…

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The Runner: a key component of the SamSam ransomware campaign

Credit to Author: Amar Patil| Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 06:53:36 +0000

In Jan 2018, Greenfield, Indiana-based Hancock Health (healthcare network) was attacked by SamSam ransomware. It encrypted the files containing patients’ data which disrupted their critical services. Even though SamSam is not a new ransomware, it has evolved over a period of time. We had observed its first variant in Feb…

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