Security News

Posing as ransomware, Windows malware just deletes victims files (ArsTechnica)
2016-07-13 01:59

HHS: Most Ransomware Attacks Reportable Breaches (InfoRiskToday)
2016-07-12 21:14

Researchers create effective anti-ransomware solution (Help Net Security)
2016-07-12 18:32

Are you willing to sacrifice a dozen or so of your files in order to save the rest from the grasping hands of modern crypto-ransomware? I believe that the answer from most victims would be a...

Researchers Unleash Ransomware Annihilation (InfoRiskToday)
2016-07-12 15:29

Ranscam Ransomware Deletes Victims’ Files Outright (Threatpost)
2016-07-12 14:44

No encryption is needed for the ransomware Ranscam, which simply deletes users' files, even if the victim chooses to pay, researchers claim.

Florida U boffins think they've defeated lt;igt;alllt;/igt; ransomware (The Register)
2016-07-12 03:29

Jigsaw Ransomware Decrypted, Again (Threatpost)
2016-07-11 21:12

Jigsaw ransomware’s encryption has been thwarted by Check Point researchers who discovered a fatal flaw.

Thousands of Websites Compromised to Spread CryptXXX Ransomware (SecurityWeek)
2016-07-11 13:59

Ransomware: Can we finally start learning from past mistakes? (Help Net Security)
2016-07-08 14:00

There is a phrase I am finding quite relevant lately. It is attributed to the philosopher George Santayana and it goes like this: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”...

CryptXXX, Cryptobit Ransomware Spreading Through Campaign (Threatpost)
2016-07-08 11:25

Researchers have spotted several types of ransomware, including CryptXXX and a fairly new strain, Cryptobit, being pushed through the same shady series of domains.