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Analysis: The Latest Ransomware Trends
2019-11-22 12:48

This edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the very latest ransomware trends. Also featured: Discussions of Microsoft's move to DNS over HTTPS and strategies for tackling IoT...

Bon sang! French hospital contracts 6,000 PC-locking ransomware infection
2019-11-21 17:15

Good news? They're not paying the ransom A French hospital has suffered a ransomware attack that reportedly caused the lockdown of 6,000 computers.…

Microsoft Debunks Dopplepaymer Ransomware Rumors
2019-11-21 13:33

Infections Spread Not Via Microsoft Teams, But By Stolen Active Domain CredentialsDopplepaymer ransomware, despite ongoing rumors, is not being spread via the Teams collaboration platform or...

DopplePaymer Ransomware Spreads via Compromised Credentials: Microsoft
2019-11-21 12:21

The DopplePaymer ransomware spreads via existing Domain Admin credentials, not exploits targeting the BlueKeep vulnerability, Microsoft says. read more

Latest Ransomware Attacks Show Diversity of Victims
2019-11-20 21:18

What Do They Have in Common? Difficult RecoveryA ransomware attack against a chain of veterinary medicine clinics plus an attack against a New York hospital show this threat remains pervasive,...

Ransomware Analysis: 'Shade' Surges; Other Trends Emerge
2019-11-20 19:03

Researchers Explain Resurgence in Ransomware, Persistence of Exploit KitsAttacks tied to Shade ransomware continue to surge as part of an overall resurgence in ransomware, security researchers...

400 Vet Locations Nipped by Ryuk Ransomware
2019-11-19 21:53

The infection apparently made its way in through third-party systems.

Louisiana Government Recovering From Ransomware Attack
2019-11-19 21:03

Governor Describes 'Aggressive' Incident Response EffortsAfter a ransomware attack on Monday forced Louisiana's government to take several servers and websites offline to prevent the malware from...

Fake Windows Update Delivers Cyborg Ransomware
2019-11-19 17:24

A fake Windows Update spam campaign has been dropping the Cyborg ransomware. The mail delivery mechanism claims to come from Microsoft. It directs the potential victim to an attachment described...

‘Windows Update’ Installs Cyborg Ransomware
2019-11-19 16:27

A malicious spam campaign that informs victims it contains a “critical Windows update” instead leads to the installation of Cyborg ransomware, researchers have found. Further, they were able to...