Tag: malware
Karmen ransomware makes it easy to launch attacks
A new ransomware do-it-yourself kit called Karmen is making it easy for wannabe cybercriminals to launch ransomware attacks. Security researchers […]
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Resume Ransomware: GoldenEye targets hiring managers, recruiters and HR
People charged with filling career positions at their companies need to be on the lookout for ransomware, especially GoldenEye ransomware. […]
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PopcornTime offers victims a choice: Pay the ransom or infect your friends
PopcornTime is a newly-discovered form or ransomware that is still in the development stages but operates off a disturbing principle: […]
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New version of Cerber ransomware hits businesses where it hurts
The latest version of Cerber ransomware is targeting database applications and putting business’s most valuable data at risk, according to […]
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Ransomware Incident Response: 7 steps to success
Ransomware infections are becoming increasingly commonplace, and companies that put a plan together before an incident are much more effective […]
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Mamba ransomware takes a bigger bite out of your data
As if encrypting your individual files was not enough, a recently discovered ransomware called Mamba encrypts your entire hard drive. […]
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The Economics of Extortion: Understanding the ransomware market
We all know money is the motivating force behind cybercrimes like the creation and distribution of ransomware. The interesting twist […]
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Pokemon Go ransomware virus is out to catch’em all
A Pokemon Go themed ransomware virus has appeared on Windows computers, tablets, and phones. The ransomware is the latest in […]
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Cybercriminals turn to DIY kits and Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)
Ransomware creators are monetizing their software in creative new ways. Not only are they using ransomware to encrypt files and […]
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Will Hacktivists Turn to Ransomware?
The US presidential election is upon us and some political activists are out in the streets, and in convention halls. […]
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Newest Ransomware has Polished, Professional Look
Criminals are raising the bar in the fight for your money. It’s natural to expect that competition would follow success—and […]
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Geolocation technology helps ransomware deliver targeted message
It might surprise you to know that ransomware uses geolocation technology to customize payloads and target individuals. You probably already […]
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Adding Ransomware to Security Radars
Ransomware is the quickest way to turn your valuable data into garbage. Ransomware is a form of malicious software that […]
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Ransomware 101
Ransomware is an evolving malware threat. Where once malware was predominantly an inconvenience, ransomware takes aim at data, the lifeblood of […]
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Cybersecurity’s common cold
New and creative security threats may grab headlines, but smart security practitioners know that many attackers still rely on the […]
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Malware behind university data breach
Salem State University in Massachusetts issued a data breach warning to faculty and students on March 11. The warning informed […]
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Dexter malware threatens data breaches on point of sale equipment
Security researchers have identified a new malware called Dexter that specifically targets Point of Sale (POS) systems such as cash […]
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Immunize your Business
At the upcoming Information Security Summit, I will be presenting on the topic, “Eradicate the Bots in the Belfry.” Bots […]
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RAT Hacking Evidence fresh from the source
Previously, we have discussed the dangers of hacking and measures to take against an attack in the LulzSec blogs. Now […]
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Security Awareness Training Tips for Detecting Malicious Software
We have worked hard to educate users of the need for computer hygiene, using anti-spyware, multiple browsers, data backups, and […]
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Antirootkit Rootkit
Rootkits, if you are not familiar with them, are programs that, when on a machine, place themselves in between the […]
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Mac Viruses
Apple’s recent ads talk about how there are no viruses written for Mac. That statement is not entirely true. Viruses […]
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