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2019-01-24 21:45:00 | New Strain Of Ransomware Targets Gamers And PC Users (lien direct) | Following the news that a new strain of ransomware is targeting gamers and PC users, Eoin Keary, CEO at edgescan, explains why the attack is targeting gamers and what users can do to protect themselves: New ransomware family “Anatova” discovered in a private p2p network. It fools users into downloading it by using the icon of … The ISBuzz Post: This Post New Strain Of Ransomware Targets Gamers And PC Users | Ransomware | ||
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2019-01-21 14:45:03 | (Déjà vu) BlackRouter Ransomware Promoted As A RaaS By Iranian Developers (lien direct) | Ransomware called BlackRouter has been discovered being promoted as a Ransomware-as-a-Service on Telegram by an Iranian developer. This same actor previously distributed another ransomware called Blackheart and promotes other infections such as a RAT. BlackRouter was originally spotted in May 2018 and had its moment of fame when TrendMicro discovered it dropping the AnyDesk remote access program and keyloggers on victim’s … The ISBuzz Post: This Post BlackRouter Ransomware Promoted As A RaaS By Iranian Developers | Ransomware | ||
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2019-01-16 16:52:05 | (Déjà vu) Ransomware Attempts To Include PayPal Phish With Ransom Note (lien direct) | In an evolution of the usual infection, a new ransomware has beendiscoveredthat not only encrypts your files, but also tries to steal your PayPal credentials with an included phishing page. The ransomware itself is nothing special, but the ransom note is clever as it not only tries to steal your money through a normal bitcoin … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Ransomware Attempts To Include PayPal Phish With Ransom Note | Ransomware | ||
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2019-01-10 21:24:03 | Gandcrab And Vidar Attack Combo (lien direct) | Cybercriminals are using a potent mix of Gandcrab ransomware along with Vidar, a data stealing malware. This new mix of malware is able to steal a variety of sensitive data, including all web browsing history, cryptocurrency wallets, messaging content or various credentials. This latest scourge of the Internet was discovered by security researchers at Malwarebytes Labs. … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Gandcrab And Vidar Attack Combo | Ransomware Malware | ||
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2018-12-20 22:31:03 | The Prevalence Of Cryptojacking (lien direct) | Cryptojacking has increased 400% during 2018 according to Kaspersky Labs. Security researchers says cryptojackers are now using malware scripts to access people's computers to mine cryptocurrencies. Expert Comments below: Mike Bittner, Digital Security & Operations Manager at The Media Trust: “There are several reasons why cryptojacking has overtaken ransomware in popularity among bad actors. It … The ISBuzz Post: This Post The Prevalence Of Cryptojacking | Ransomware Malware | ★★★★★ | |
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2018-12-13 19:15:02 | Ransomware Attack Exposing Data Of 16,000 Patients (lien direct) | Cybersecurity experts Matan Or-El and Leon Lerman commented on recent news of yet another healtcare data breach, this one a ransomware attack at the Redwood Eye Center in California. Matan Or-El, CEO at Panorays: “As healthcare organizations integrate more third-party software and systems, their risk increases as well. The Redwood Eye Care Center found this … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Ransomware Attack Exposing Data Of 16,000 Patients | Ransomware | ||
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2018-12-05 17:30:00 | Beware Ransomware Doctors Peddling Fake \'Cures\', Warns Check Point (lien direct) | Researchers from leading cybersecurity vendor Check Point have uncovered a Russian IT consultancy named Dr. Shifro (http://www.dr-shifro.ru/) that claims to unlock and recover consumers' and businesses' encrypted files. But in fact, the company simply pays the ransomware's creator themselves and passes the cost onto the victim at a 75%-plus profit margin. Dr. Shifro offers only … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Beware Ransomware Doctors Peddling Fake 'Cures', Warns Check Point | Ransomware Guideline | ||
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2018-12-05 12:30:04 | Ransomware Is Constantly Evolving But We Can Defeat It Through Innovation (lien direct) | When two large-scale ransomware campaigns – WannaCry and NotPetya – caused widespread disruption in 2017 the headlines suggested they heralded a new era of large-scale attacks. WannaCry spread across 150 countries and severely affected the NHS in the UK and many other large organisations in the US including hospitals, vehicle manufacturers, petrol stations, railways and … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Ransomware Is Constantly Evolving But We Can Defeat It Through Innovation | Ransomware | NotPetya Wannacry | |
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2018-12-03 13:30:02 | Cyber Research Forum In Washington DC (lien direct) | Here are two comments from Phil Neray. The first is on reports coming out from a cyber research forum in Washington DC (Wired, NY Post) that the Russian “Energetic Bear” hacking group is still actively probing the U.S. power grid critical infrastructure. Separately, the DoJ indicted two Iranians behind the SamSam ransomware attacks on the City of Atlanta … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Cyber Research Forum In Washington DC | Ransomware | ||
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2018-11-26 19:29:02 | Computer Security Day – Practical Tips For Today\'s Data Threats (lien direct) | November 30th 2018 marks the 30th annual Computer Security Day. Originally launched in 1988, before computing even became mainstream, the day was one of the earliest reminders of the threats facing modern technology and data. Now, thirty years on, the threats facing organisations' data are more significant than ever – from ransomware to hacking – … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Computer Security Day – Practical Tips For Today's Data Threats | Ransomware | ||
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2018-11-12 16:00:04 | Wannacry Is Still Alive Hitting Almost 75,000 Users In Q3 2018 (lien direct) | One and a half years after its epidemic, WannaCry ransomware tops the list of the most widespread cryptor families and the ransomware has attacked 74,621 unique users worldwide. These attacks accounted for 28.72% of all users targeted by cryptors in Q3 2018. The percentage has risen over the last year, demonstrating more than two thirds … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Wannacry Is Still Alive Hitting Almost 75,000 Users In Q3 2018 | Ransomware | Wannacry | |
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2018-10-31 14:46:03 | SamSam Ransomware Campaign (lien direct) | You've probably seen the news that SamSam ransomware is still plaguing organisations across the US, with fresh attacks against 67 new targets — including at least one involved with administering the upcoming midterm elections. IT security experts commented below. Glen Pendley, Tenable, Deputy CTO at Tenable: “The latest SamSam ransomware campaign is interesting for a few reasons. … The ISBuzz Post: This Post SamSam Ransomware Campaign | Ransomware | ||
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2018-10-29 08:15:03 | (Déjà vu) Newly Discovered FilesLocker Ransomware Targeting Chinese And English Speaking Victims (lien direct) | A new ransomware called FilesLocker is being distributed as a Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, that targets Chinese and English speaking victims. This ransomware was first spotted by MalwareHunterTeam who posted about it on Twitter. At the time, it looked like your standard small little C# ransomware with little or no distribution. It turns out, though, that this ransomware is being … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Newly Discovered FilesLocker Ransomware Targeting Chinese And English Speaking Victims | Ransomware | ||
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2018-10-17 21:15:05 | Ransomware Attack On Water Utility & Ways To Thwart/Minimize Attack Damage (lien direct) | In response to reports by the AP and other news outlets that Feds investigate after hackers attack water utility, an expert with STEALTHbits Technologies offers advice to avoid similar ransomware attacks or minimize their impacts. Adam Laub, Senior VP, Product Marketing at STEALTHbits Technologies, Inc. “Ransomware has made big headlines for the past few years and will continue to … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Ransomware Attack On Water Utility & Ways To Thwart/Minimize Attack Damage | Ransomware | ||
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2018-10-12 23:30:04 | Wannacry Cyberattack Cost NHS £92m – DHSC (lien direct) | Following the news around the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) estimating that the WannaCry ransomware attack cost the NHS £92m in disruption to services and IT upgrades, Matt Lock, Director of Sales Engineers at Varonis offers the following comments. Matt Lock, Director of Sales Engineers at Varonis: “When ransomware hits an organization, much is discussed about … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Wannacry Cyberattack Cost NHS £92m – DHSC | Ransomware | Wannacry | |
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2018-10-09 17:18:02 | Cryptomining Dethrones Ransomware As Top Threat In 2018 According To Webroot\'s Mid-Year Threat Report Update (lien direct) | Also, Phishing Attempts Seen by Webroot Increased by More Than 60 percent Webroot, the Smarter Cybersecurity® company, shared the results of its Webroot® Threat Report: Mid-Year Update, which explores the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Based on trends in the first half of 2018, Webroot found that cybercriminals are shifting to increasingly sophisticated and targeted means of … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Cryptomining Dethrones Ransomware As Top Threat In 2018 According To Webroot's Mid-Year Threat Report Update | Ransomware Threat | ||
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2018-09-24 22:03:01 | Kaspersky Lab Finds That Remote Administration Tools Bring Unexpected Threats To Industrial Networks (lien direct) | Legitimate remote administration tools (RAT) pose a serious threat to industrial networks: they are installed on 31.6% of industrial control system (ICS) computers, but often remain unnoticed until the organisation's security team finds out that criminals have been using a RAT to install ransomware or cryptocurrency mining software, or to steal confidential information or even … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Kaspersky Lab Finds That Remote Administration Tools Bring Unexpected Threats To Industrial Networks | Ransomware Threat | ||
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2018-09-20 18:15:03 | Nonprofit Nursing Agency Hit (lien direct) | Details are emerging about a recent ransomware attack against VON Canada, the nation's only nonprofit home and community care organization. Reports state that the organization discovered the problem on September 1 but as of now it hasn't fully resumed normal operations. They haven't found evidence to indicate any employee, client or volunteer information has been … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Nonprofit Nursing Agency Hit | Ransomware | ||
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2018-09-11 23:20:02 | Fallout To Distribute Gandcrab Ransomware (lien direct) | A new exploit kit known as Fallout discovered by security researcher Nao Sec, is being used to distribute the Gandcrab ransomware as well as other nasty programs. Mike Bittner, Digital Security & Operations Manager at The Media Trust: “Malicious campaigns involving the GandCrab ransomware examplifies the intensifying digital arms race between malicious actors and security … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Fallout To Distribute Gandcrab Ransomware | Ransomware | ||
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2018-09-03 23:00:05 | Cryptojacking Is The New Ransomware (lien direct) | Cryptocurrency mining detections increased more than nine-fold in the first half of 2018 compared with the first half of 2017 whereas the number of ransomware families declined 26% in this year’s first half compared with the second half of last year. In addition, ransomware growth slowed considerably, only inching forward by about 3% from the first half … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Cryptojacking Is The New Ransomware | Ransomware | ||
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2018-08-30 17:30:03 | (Déjà vu) Why Everyone\'s Thinking About Ransomware The Wrong Way (lien direct) | It's become a fact of life that hackers might lock down your computer, blocking access to your most valuable data, and vowing to free it only if you pay up. Ransomware is nothing new, but it's profitable, and hackers are deploying it left and right. Mitigating ransomware is actually fairly straightforward. If you have backups, … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Why Everyone's Thinking About Ransomware The Wrong Way | Ransomware | ||
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2018-08-17 19:30:04 | Princess Evolution Ransomware Is A RaaS With A Slick Payment Site (lien direct) | A new variant of the Princess Locker ransomware is being distributed called Princess Evolution. Like its predecessor, Princess Evolution is a Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, that is being promoted on underground criminal forums. As this ransomware is being distributed through different affiliates, there are numerous methods that are possibly being used to distribute this ransomware. One … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Princess Evolution Ransomware Is A RaaS With A Slick Payment Site | Ransomware | ||
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2018-07-26 15:30:00 | (Déjà vu) Shipping Giant COSCO Hit By Ransomware Attack (lien direct) | A ransomware infection has crippled the US network of one of the world’s largest shipping giants -COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company). IT security experts commented below. Javvad Malik, Security Advocate at AlienVault: “Ransomware continues to wreak havoc within companies. It’s unclear whether this was a targeted or casual attack, but employees should be trained to be able … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Shipping Giant COSCO Hit By Ransomware Attack | Ransomware | APT 32 | |
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2018-07-25 12:36:05 | How Ransomware Is Still Hitting Businesses With Heavy Costs (lien direct) | One year on from the global outbreaks of WannaCry and NotPetya, which established ransomware as one of the most notorious cyber threats on any businesses' radar, organisations around the world are continuing to fall prey to new attacks. A fully-fledged ransomware infection can potentially cripple an organisation by locking away mission critical files and systems, … The ISBuzz Post: This Post How Ransomware Is Still Hitting Businesses With Heavy Costs | Ransomware | NotPetya Wannacry | |
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2018-07-12 21:30:01 | Government Bodies Are At Risk Online (lien direct) | It's a statement that's true for a lot of industries, but it's different for the government. These aren't traditional ransomware attacks, or email phishing scams carried out by people at home trying to make easy money. Government hacks are calculated. They're resourceful. People that target the government are often politically motivated and looking to steal … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Government Bodies Are At Risk Online | Ransomware | ||
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2018-07-11 17:30:00 | Updated Rakhni Can Be Either A Crypto Miner Or Ransomware (lien direct) | Kaspersky Labs reported late last week that an Updated version of the Rakhni malware strain can be either ransomware or a cryptominer. A Corero expert offers perspective in response. Sean Newman, Director Product Management at Corero Network Security: “We're often remarking on the typical hackers' penchant for taking the easy option, where possible, which often includes reuse … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Updated Rakhni Can Be Either A Crypto Miner Or Ransomware | Ransomware Malware | ||
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2018-07-11 17:00:01 | Hacked Coinhive Shortlinks For Cryptomining (lien direct) | Coinhive has been hacked by cybercriminals who have obfuscated Coinhive's shortlinks to perform in-browser mining according to researchers at Malwarebytes. Chris Olson, CEO at The Media Trust: “Cryptomining malware has unseated ransomware as malware perpetrators’ top weapon of choice, mainly because it is lucrative and hard to detect. The sizable cryptomining malware “ring” recently uncovered … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Hacked Coinhive Shortlinks For Cryptomining | Ransomware Malware | ||
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2018-06-22 21:04:00 | Reward Employees Who Avoid Phishing Scams And Thwart Ransomware (lien direct) | A study has suggested rewards should be provided for staff that manage to avoid online scams and ransomware. “Instead of employing fear tactics to scare employees off weak passwords and phishing schemes, employers should consider rewarding or acknowledging individuals who embrace good cyber strategies,” OpenVPN recommends. “When smart online habits become second nature, both employers and employees … The ISBuzz Post: This Post Reward Employees Who Avoid Phishing Scams And Thwart Ransomware | Ransomware |
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