extortion

Hacker threatens Canadian University to dump student info unless the university pay a ransomHacker threatens Canadian University to dump student info unless the university pay a ransom

Hacker threatens Canadian University to dump student info unless the university pay a ransom

A hacker is attempting to extort the Canadian University of Fraser Valley (UFV), threatening to dump student information unless the…

8 years ago
Basetools underground hacking forum breached, hacker demands $50K ransomBasetools underground hacking forum breached, hacker demands $50K ransom

Basetools underground hacking forum breached, hacker demands $50K ransom

Basetools underground hacking forum was breached, hackers demand a $50K ransom to avoid sharing stolen data, including admin identity, with…

8 years ago
Cyber criminals claim to have stolen the new episode of the Pirates of the Caribbean film sagaCyber criminals claim to have stolen the new episode of the Pirates of the Caribbean film saga

Cyber criminals claim to have stolen the new episode of the Pirates of the Caribbean film saga

Crooks claim have stolen the Walt Disney’s forthcoming Pirates of the Caribbean film and are threatening to release it in…

8 years ago
Alleged Master Keys for the Dharma Ransomware Leaked on BleepingComputerAlleged Master Keys for the Dharma Ransomware Leaked on BleepingComputer

Alleged Master Keys for the Dharma Ransomware Leaked on BleepingComputer

Good news for the victims of the Dharma Ransomware, someone has released the alleged Master Keys on the BleepingComputer.com forums.…

8 years ago
A simulation shows how a ransomware could hack PLCs in a water treatment plantA simulation shows how a ransomware could hack PLCs in a water treatment plant

A simulation shows how a ransomware could hack PLCs in a water treatment plant

The security researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have simulated a ransomware-based attack on PLCs in a water treatment…

8 years ago
Spora Ransomware allows victims to pay for immunity from future attacksSpora Ransomware allows victims to pay for immunity from future attacks

Spora Ransomware allows victims to pay for immunity from future attacks

 Security experts from Emsisoft spotted a new strain of malware, the Spora ransomware, that allows potential victims to pay for…

8 years ago
Ransomware infections suffered by companies tripled in 12 monthsRansomware infections suffered by companies tripled in 12 months

Ransomware infections suffered by companies tripled in 12 months

According to a new report published by Kaspersky Lab, the number of ransomware infections suffered by companies threefold from January…

9 years ago
FSB accuses foreign hackers of plotting to undermine the Russian banksFSB accuses foreign hackers of plotting to undermine the Russian banks

FSB accuses foreign hackers of plotting to undermine the Russian banks

According to the FSB unnamed foreign hackers are planning to undermine Russian Banks with cyber attacks and PSYOPS via social…

9 years ago
For the first time massive DDoS attacks hit Russian banks in 2016For the first time massive DDoS attacks hit Russian banks in 2016

For the first time massive DDoS attacks hit Russian banks in 2016

A number of prolonged DDoS attacks hit at least five Russian banks this week and experts suspect the involvement of…

9 years ago
What does a DDoS with everyday life? DDoS knocks out building control systems in FinlandWhat does a DDoS with everyday life? DDoS knocks out building control systems in Finland

What does a DDoS with everyday life? DDoS knocks out building control systems in Finland

The residents in two apartment buildings Finland faced more that a week of serious problem due to a DDoS attack…

9 years ago