Security News

Canon DSLR Cameras Can Be Hacked With Ransomware Remotely
2019-08-12 08:34

The threat of ransomware is becoming more prevalent and severe as attackers' focus has now moved beyond computers to smartphones and other Internet-connected smart devices. In its latest research,...

Ransomware Sees Triple-Digit Spike in Corporate Detections
2019-08-08 14:00

A pair of reports released at Black Hat mark the huge shift away from targeting consumers.

Ransomware attacks on businesses up 365% this year
2019-08-08 14:00

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses with ransomware instead of consumers for a bigger payout, according to Malwarebytes.

S2 Ep3: Ransomware, surveillance and data theft – Naked Security Podcast
2019-08-08 12:13

Episode 3 of the podcast is now live. This week, host Anna Brading is joined by Paul Ducklin, Mark Stockley and Ben Jones.

Network Shares Are a Primary Target for Ransomware
2019-08-07 19:36

The evolution of ransomware from high volume, low return, spray and pray consumer attacks to lower volume, high value, targeted attacks against business is well documented. The intent now is not...

What’s cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack?
2019-08-07 18:59

Cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack is the network itself, which enables the malicious encryption of shared files on network servers, especially files stored in...

MegaCortex Ransomware Demands Millions From Victims
2019-08-05 19:03

iDefense Researchers Discover an Updated VersionA new strain of ransomware called MegaCortex is beginning to fill part of the void left by GandCrab and other variants that have been discontinued,...

MegaCortex Ransomware Revamps for Mass Distribution
2019-08-05 12:00

Manual steps have been replaced by automation.

Mobile Ransomware Targets Android Users Through SMS
2019-07-31 20:03

Filecoder.C Can Infect Multiple Contacts With Malicious LinksA newly discovered mobile ransomware strain called Filecoder.C is targeting Android devices through malicious links in online forums...