Security News

CryptXXX Ransomware Updates Ransom Note, Payment Site (Threatpost)
2016-07-07 18:21

CryptXXX ransomware has been updated with new ransom instructions and payment site, as well as the removal of special extensions appended to encrypted files.

Android Nougat will stop password-reset ransomware (ZDNet)
2016-07-06 15:29

The many faces of ransomware (Help Net Security)
2016-07-06 13:25

Ransomware has grabbed mainstream media attention recently but it’s nothing new – in fact, its origins can be traced back to floppy disk times. Part of ransomware’s new found notoriety is...

Congressmen: Ransomware Requires New Guidance (InfoRiskToday)
2016-07-05 20:59

DoJ Official Says Cooperation Could Help Thwart Ransomware (June 28, 2016) (SANS Newsbites)
2016-07-05 18:59

Locky ransomware variant Zepto hits users via email (Help Net Security)
2016-07-05 16:24

A new version of Locky ransomware that has been dubbed “Zepto” due to the .zepto extension added to encrypted files is successfully extorting users around the world. Zepto has first been spotted a...

Satana Ransomware Encrypts MBR and User Files (SecurityWeek)
2016-07-05 15:44

Spam Campaign Distributing Locky Variant Zepto Ransomware (SecurityWeek)
2016-07-04 14:14

Klepto Zepto could steal millions in looming ransomware wave (The Register)
2016-07-04 06:59

Apocalypse Ransomware Leverages RDP for Infection (SecurityWeek)
2016-06-30 18:28