Earlier this month, the ransomware suspect known as Pornopoker was arrested at the Domodedovo International Airport near Moscow for suspicion of distribution of ransomware.
Ransomware Distributor Arrested at Russian Airport Read More »
In an unprecedented event the FBI has taken down the seemingly impenetrable Avalanche Network, leading to arrests and the seizing of servers and domains.
FBI and Joint Forces Take Down Avalanche Criminal Network Read More »
Reports have emerged of compromised or scam websites hosting fake Flash Player updaters that include the notorious Locky ransomware. See how you can stay safe and spot a fake updater.
Websites Hosting Fake Flash Player Updater With Locky Read More »
Another Android Malware Threat Recent reports stated 74% of Android devices are vulnerable to Googlian, the latest Android malware taking devices by storm. Googlian has been found in 86 third-party applications. Upon infection, the malware is able to provide access to various Google accounts, such as Gmail, Google Drive and Google Play, to name a
1M Google Accounts Compromised Due to Android Malware Read More »
Two separate malicious emails were sent to Howard County employees in November. However, it was not the emails that were dangerous, but the “tracking slips” they downloaded within the malicious emails that led to a massive ransomware infection. The Kokomo Perspective reported several employees were guilty of downloading these malicious attachments. Post infection, over 33,000
Howard County Crippled by Ransomware Read More »
Carleton University, located in Ontario, Canada was recently hit with ransomware. CBC News stated the extent of the attack is still unknown, as any system that gained access to the main network could’ve been impacted. The ransomware variant used to lock the schools files is not being reported. Current ransom demands for the decryption keys
Carleton University Corrupted with Ransomware Read More »
Proofpoint recently confirmed they found tutorials on the popular video streaming site, YouTube. The tutorials show how to set up phishing kits and start the scamming process. These videos have been hosted on YouTube for months. This is concerning because apparently YouTube does not have a monitoring system in place to moderate their videos. Therefore,
YouTube Turns into One-Stop Shop for Cyber Criminals Read More »
Reverse engineer and analyst, Jakub Kroustek, recently discovered a new Microsoft scam that ties in a twist of ransomware. Vindows Locker is a support scam that locks your files, like ransomware, until a payment of $349.99 is received. Along with the payment demand, a phone number is provided. If users call the phone number, they
Microsoft Support Scam Ties in Ransomware to Boost Profits Read More »