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The computer of a Nascar race team was hacked by unknown culprits who locked up all the files and demanded ransom in bitcoin in order to unlock the system! One of the Nascar race teams witnessed their chief’s computer getting hacked with a ransomware malware locking up his files and demanding ransom in Bitcoin. Dave […]
Angler Exploit Kit is not going anywhere, it’s here to stay and already compromised 90,000 websites. The Angler Exploit Kit (AEK) is increasing its influence over the internet and according to an analysis from Palo Alto Networks more than 90,000 websites have been compromised by AEK, out of which 30 are listed among the Alexa top 100,000. Evidently, […]
A new campaign has come to light that spreads the CryptoWall 4.0 (file-encrypting ransomware program) using Angler exploit kit by inserting malicious coding into hacked web pages. This campaign was exposed by Denmark-based IT security firm Heimdal Security that involves installing various malware on the already compromised computer. Initially the notorious data stealer Pony is […]
In short order, the newest version of Cryptowall has begun showing up in exploit kits. The SANS Internet Storm Center said on Tuesday that an attacker working off domains belonging to Chinese registrar BizCN has been moving the ransomware via the Nuclear Exploit Kit. SANS ISC handler and Rackspace security engineer Brad Duncan said that […]
A cyber-security industry group has published new research on the CryptoWall ransomware campaign, finding that the attacks have generated more than $300m in ransom income and stem from a single source or entity. The report was published earlier this week by the Cyber Threat Alliance, founded by Intel Security, Symantec, Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet. Major […]
Cryptowall attackers are smashing businesses in the Australian state of Queensland, according to the owner of a Townsville sex shop which has paid $1,058 to ransomware attackers to have its files unlocked. The third iteration of the dangerous ransomware hit Sweethearts, which describes itself as Queensland’s oldest sex shop, last Friday with a ransom demand […]
A massive uptick in malvertising has taken place over the last few years and is becoming so popular that it may become the top technique used for drive by attacks, according to Cyphort Labs’ The Rise of Malvertising report. The 325% spike can be attributed to a combination of more zero-day exploits and new technology […]
A UK man has been charged this week with a non-custodial sentence, after a ransomware infection on his computer made him confess to police. The man’s computer housed hundreds of animal porn images, quoted by court as dangerous and disgusting. Local news report declares that, Scotland resident 61-year-old Victor Anthony Noble, who lived in the […]
The malicious email, targeted at a company’s resume screening department, is equipped with file encryption capabilities. A new ransomware having capabilities of file encryption is being flung at the company workers that perform resume screening for job seekers. This malware is distributed through a short and precise email message that appears legitimate and informs about […]