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EdgeLocker crypto virus was recently discovered by security researchers, encrypting victims’ files, appending an .edgel extension to each file and demanding 0.1 bitcoin for the decryption key. Once the encryption process via the RSA algorithm is finalized, EdgeLocker displays a…
TrendMicro researchers have observed a spike in spam campaigns running Cerber, Petya, and Locky ransomware. The three crypto viruses are plaguing users in Germany, but the impact of the malicious operators goes beyond borders. Another ransomware operation that has been…
Sundown exploit kit was detected in active malvertising campaigns last September. Back then, the exploit kit was delivering the CryLocker ransomware, together with the RIG EK. Unfortunately, security researchers at TrendMicro have discovered that Sundown has been recently updated meaning…
KillDisk malware is now capable of encrypting data. A newly discovered variant of the malware acts like ransomware and demands money in exchange for decryption. KillDisk ransomware was spotted in attacks on industrial control systems, and now researchers are worried…
‘Microsoft Office Activation Wizard’ is a tech support scam that stems from a Trojan horse infiltration, and urges users into calling 1 888 935 6918, an allegedly toll-free number. Researchers say that the scam comes from the family of Trojan.Tech-Support-Scam…
Alice is the name of the latest ATM malware family that has been discovered by researchers at TrendMicro. Alice ATM malware is a bit different than other ATM malware pieces – it is not controlled via the numeric pad of…
BadEncript .bript file virus is yet another ransomware in development which hints at successful infection and encryption activities. BadEncript appends the .bript extension to the victim’s files. The ransom note is called More.html. For now, BadEncript targets English-speaking countries. The…
Considering the impact of ransomware campaigns, being concerned with the future of the file encrypting menace comes natural. Can it get any worse than it already is? The short answer is yes, it can, and it will. Scott Mills, CTO…
PClock4 virus, also known as PClock SysGop ransomware, is the latest iteration of the PClock ransomware family. PClock ransomware virus has been around for quite some time. Previous infection campaigns were using the XOR algorithm to encrypt the user’s data.…
A Facebook bug was just discovered by security researcher and bug hunter Tommy DeVoss who got awarded $5,000. The flaw allowed him to view the private email address of any user of the social media. Moreover, the hack made it…
Do you plan to go to the States? Do you need to apply for a visa? If you do, keep in mind that you may be asked by the Department of Homeland Security for information on your accounts. Apparently, collecting…
Linux/Rakos is the name of the latest form of Linux malware currently on the loose. The malware is designed to search for victims via SSH scan. The code is written in the Go language. The binary is most likely compressed…
Padlock Screenlocker is one of the latest cases of not-very-successful computer infections. The screen locker is in fact a Trojan that displays a message stating that the victim’s files have been deleted, and the computer has been locked. Padlock Screenlocker…
A group of attackers has compromised the Bangladesh domain of Google. Hackers coming from Pakistan succeeded to deface the search engine page and replace it with their own message. Team Pak Cyber Attackers Deface Bangladesh Domain of Google The hackers’…
German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung said that it obtained excerpts of the internal documents that contain Facebook’s secret content removal policies. These are excerpts of internal documents that explain to content moderators what they need to do. To protect our sources,…
Lynda.com has been through a data breach. A user database consisting of 55,000 accounts has been accessed. Apparently, the passwords belonging to these accounts were salted and hashed. Lynda.com was bought by LinkedIn which has been acquired by Microsoft. Related:…
Washingpost.com in your referral traffic in Google Analytics is highly likely an indication of referral spam. More specifically, this campaign is quite similar to the Vitaly spam campaigns that have been quite active lately. The Russian spammer has been on…
o-o-8-o-o.com search shell is much better than google! – have you encountered this in your Google Analytics? It is the latest example of a new generation GA spam, already dubbed language spam. Apparently, the referral spam is linked to the…
Ransomware continuously made the headlines throughout 2016. And as the end of the year is approaching, security researchers are gathering statistics and drawing conclusions. Mistakes involving ransomware shouldn’t be repeated, especially on behalf of businesses where losses usually skyrocket. Related:…
December 2016’s Patch Tuesday has rolled out some crucial security updates, like KB3204059, the cumulative security update for Internet Explorer. This update is also known as MS16-44, and it should definitely be prioritized by IT administrators as it patches remote…
