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WannaCry Copycat ‘WannaLocker’ Ransomware Hits Android Devices
WannaCry Copycat ‘WannaLocker’ Ransomware Hits Android Devices
The IT security researchers have discovered a malware in China that has mimicked WannaCry ransomware attack to some extent and has been named “WannaLocker.”
June 9, 2017
14-year-old Japanese Student Caught for Creating Ransomware
14-year-old Japanese Student Caught for Creating Ransomware
The cyber criminal community is quite active is developing nasty ransomware to infect unsuspecting users and demand a large amount of money in return. But who
June 6, 2017
How to Secure Your Data Centre: The Importance of Whitelist Policies
How to Secure Your Data Centre: The Importance of Whitelist Policies
Growing up in Britain, a fair share of our history lessons covered the black death. It was a truly horrible plague that affected all without prejudice,
May 30, 2017
Microsoft Slams NSA over WannaCry Ransomware Attack
Microsoft Slams NSA over WannaCry Ransomware Attack
Earlier today, Microsoft’s President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith stated that part of the responsibility of the recent WannaCry ransomware attack that
May 15, 2017
Android Malware Posing as FIFA, Pokemon Go Guides Infected 600,000 Devices
Android Malware Posing as FIFA, Pokemon Go Guides Infected 600,000 Devices
A recently discovered strain of botnet malware has infected over 600,000 Android devices, as stated by the security researchers. Researchers have also found
April 26, 2017
This Ransomware tells users to play a popular Japanese game – That’s all
This Ransomware tells users to play a popular Japanese game – That’s all
You might have heard countless tales of hackers using malicious ransomware forcing users to pay huge amounts of money but not today. Today, we bring you a
April 10, 2017
Indicators of Compromise and where to find them
Indicators of Compromise and where to find them
Indicators of Compromise (“IOC”) are used to suggest a system has been affected by some form of malware. An Indicator of Compromise can be anything from a
Feb. 10, 2017
San Francisco Railway’ Fare System Hacked for 100 Bitcoin Ransom
San Francisco Railway’ Fare System Hacked for 100 Bitcoin Ransom
On Friday 25th, a report emerged that the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) couldn’t operate because its fare system, which is entirely computerized, got
Nov. 28, 2016
Ransoc Desktop Locker Ransomware Scans Social Media Profiles for Exploitation
Ransoc Desktop Locker Ransomware Scans Social Media Profiles for Exploitation
Usually, ransomware tries to encrypt all files on the target computer and then sends out a ransom note explaining the demand of the attacker, which is
Nov. 16, 2016
History and Evolution of the Locky Ransomware
History and Evolution of the Locky Ransomware
Learn about all the changes the notorious Locky virus has come through to become the most widespread ransomware of the present day.
Oct. 31, 2016
Locky Ransomware in Action: Real-World Attack Description
Locky Ransomware in Action: Real-World Attack Description
The virus starts installing itself on the victim’s computer. The file is basically a new strain of extortion Trojan dubbed Locky that often updates its
Oct. 27, 2016
New Ransomware Asks User to Play Click Me Game while Encrypting Data
New Ransomware Asks User to Play Click Me Game while Encrypting Data
Karsten Hahn, a malware analyst at GData, has identified new ransomware that is currently in its developmental phase. According to Hahn’s analysis, the
Oct. 21, 2016