Security News

Angler Exploit Kit Pushing New, Unnamed Ransomware (Threatpost)
2015-05-12 14:52

The Angler exploit kit is pushing yet another new variant of the TeslaCrypt and AlphaCrypt ransomware. It is similar to Cryptolocker but remains unnamed.

Angler EK pushes unnamed ransomware (Help Net Security)
2015-05-12 09:49

Malware distribution campaigns based using the popular Angler exploit kit continue delivering different types of ransomware. Last week, it was AlphaCrypt, which imitates TeslaCrypt, but operates l...

Breaking Bad-themed ransomware targeting users (Help Net Security)
2015-05-11 09:17

A new type of ransomware is targeting Australian users, and its creators have decided to have some fun and express their love for the popular US TV show Breaking Bad while trying to "earn" some money.

New AlphaCrypt ransomware delivered via Angler EK (Help Net Security)
2015-05-05 12:14

Yet another type of ransomware has been detected by malware researchers. Dubbed AlphaCrypt, it appropriates the look of TeslaCrypt, but operates similarly to Cryptowall 3.0. "While this may look ...

New Spam Campaign Pushing CTB-Locker Ransomware (Threatpost)
2015-04-30 17:28

The SANS Institute reports a new strain of CTB-Locker ransomware moving this week via spam messages.

There's now a decryption tool for TeslaCrypt ransomware (Help Net Security)
2015-04-28 10:35

Here's some very good news for victims of the TeslaCrypt ransomware: Cisco researchers have created a tool for them to decrypt the files themselves and avoid paying the asked for ransom. First spot...