extortion

CTB-Locker for Websites is spreading in the wildCTB-Locker for Websites is spreading in the wild

CTB-Locker for Websites is spreading in the wild

The experts at BleepingComputer reported a new strain of CTB-Locker for Websites, a new ransomware that mainly targets WordPress sites.…

9 years ago
Ransomware attacks paralyzed at least two German hospitalsRansomware attacks paralyzed at least two German hospitals

Ransomware attacks paralyzed at least two German hospitals

New ransomware infections hit Germany hospitals, at least two structures were infected by the dreaded malware. New ransomware infections hit…

9 years ago
Locky Ransomware uses AES to encrypt Local Files and Unmapped Network SharesLocky Ransomware uses AES to encrypt Local Files and Unmapped Network Shares

Locky Ransomware uses AES to encrypt Local Files and Unmapped Network Shares

Security researchers discovered a strain of ransomware called Locky that uses AES encryption to encrypt local files and files on…

9 years ago
Ransomware demanded $3.6M after takes offline the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical CenterRansomware demanded $3.6M after takes offline the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Ransomware demanded $3.6M after takes offline the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Cyber criminals demanded $3.6M after a ransomware-based attack takes offline the systems at the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. In the…

9 years ago
Two thirds of the Android devices are vulnerable to Lockdroid ransomwareTwo thirds of the Android devices are vulnerable to Lockdroid ransomware

Two thirds of the Android devices are vulnerable to Lockdroid ransomware

Experts at Symantec detected Lockdroid a new piece of Android ransomware capable of locking devices and fully wiping user data…

9 years ago
Hackers are blackmailing the creator of Open-Source RansomwareHackers are blackmailing the creator of Open-Source Ransomware

Hackers are blackmailing the creator of Open-Source Ransomware

The Turkish security researcher Utku Sen was blackmailed by hackers behind the Magic ransomware to close his projects. The developers…

9 years ago
A flaw in TeslaCrypt ransomware allows file recoveringA flaw in TeslaCrypt ransomware allows file recovering

A flaw in TeslaCrypt ransomware allows file recovering

The victims of the infamous TeslaCrypt ransomware can now rejoice, there is a free tool to decrypt files encrypted by…

9 years ago
Operators behind Angler Exploit Kit included CryptoWall 4.0Operators behind Angler Exploit Kit included CryptoWall 4.0

Operators behind Angler Exploit Kit included CryptoWall 4.0

The latest variant of CryptoWall 4.0, one of the most popular and dangerous ransomware threats, has been recently added to the infamous…

9 years ago
Flawed RANSOM_CRYPTEAR ransomware makes impossible the file recoveryFlawed RANSOM_CRYPTEAR ransomware makes impossible the file recovery

Flawed RANSOM_CRYPTEAR ransomware makes impossible the file recovery

Faulty ransomware derived from  an open source ransomware project makes files unrecoverable due to a serious coding error. The story I'm…

9 years ago
Law Enforcement raided DDoS extortion group DD4BCLaw Enforcement raided DDoS extortion group DD4BC

Law Enforcement raided DDoS extortion group DD4BC

The Europol announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of being tied to the DD4BC criminal group specialized in extortion…

9 years ago