Tag: Ransomware

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Russian Police Arrests Ransomware Developer After Operation Avalanche

Even though ransomware remains a global threat, one of Russia’s largest malware developers were arrested last week. A man going by the name of...

SFMTA Forced To Pay 100 Bitcoin As A Result of Massive Ransomware Attack

Bitcoin ransomware has once again made media headlines, which is never a positive development. The SFMTA was under attack from a malware attack, giving...

Microsoft Beefs Up Ransomware Protection in Windows 10

Microsoft revealed a new Windows 10 update that aims to tackle the looming ransomware threat. The vast majority of malware attacks are successful against...

Security Researchers Release Free Tool To Remove Petya Ransomware

It is due time ransomware attacks are stopped in their tracks at an early stage. Developing free tools to address malware is not an...

CryPy Bitcoin Ransomware Has Security Researchers Concerned

There is a new type of ransomware on the block, which goes by the name of CryPy. As we have seen with other malware...

Internet Criminals Use Affiliate Marketing For Global Ransomware Distribution

There is a lot more to ransomware than meets the eye. Most people only think of this malware as a way to encrypt computer...

Half The Population in The Netherlands Remains Vulnerable To Ransomware Attacks

Research by Alert Online goes to show the majority of Dutch Internet users are not prepared for future cyber attacks. In fact, the community...

Mamba Ransomware May Be The Biggest Malware Threat To Date

Although security researchers had expected the Mamba ransomware strain to become more widespread and popular, that has not been the case so far. To...

FBI And Security Experts Are Fearful About The Future of Ransomware

Ransomware has become a significant threat to computer users all over the world. Criminals who develop these types of malware known that all too...

FBI Releases New Guidelines On Dealing With Bitcoin Ransomware

The FBI has been flapping their gums again on the topic of Bitcoin ransomware. Not too long ago, the law enforcement agency advised users...

New PowerWare Ransomware Variant Mimics Locky To Increase Bitcoin Revenue

Ransomware which identifies as a different type of Bitcoin ransomware is not something we see every day. Scare and intimidation tactics are not uncommon...

SoakSoak Botnet Spreads Ransomware Through WordPress Revslider Plugin

The ransomware threat is far from over, even though security researchers are scoring small victories left and right. A new botnet, going by the...