Security News

Ransomware targets victims through Visa deals (ZDNet)
2016-03-02 12:51

CTB Locker ransomware now also encrypts websites (Help Net Security)
2016-02-29 17:19

The well-known crypto ransomware CTB Locker is back. After a considerable slowdown in distribution, it is being pushed onto users again, and this time its executable have been signed with a stolen...

Week in review: Linux Mint hack, crypto ransomware hits hospitals, and educating policymakers on cybersecurity (Help Net Security)
2016-02-29 13:45

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Can poorly designed embedded devices kill? The industry is not taking safety and security seriously enough, according...

Reinvented ransomware shifts from pwning PC to wrecking websites (The Register)
2016-02-29 08:40

Crypto ransomware hits German hospitals (Help Net Security)
2016-02-26 20:31

At least three hospitals in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia have been hit with crypto ransomware. One is Lukas Krankenhaus (Lukas Hospital) in Neuss, the second one is Klinikum...

Medical superbugs: Two German hospitals hit with ransomware (The Register)
2016-02-26 17:25

Ransomware springboards from WordPress to Joomla domains (ZDNet)
2016-02-22 14:55

Ransomware scum add Joomla to their list (The Register)
2016-02-22 06:25

Joomla Sites Join WordPress As TeslaCrypt Ransomware Target (Threatpost)
2016-02-19 21:35

Joomla is the newest prey of attackers behind a campaign that has targeted WordPress websites by injecting JavaScript files with malicious code.

3-in-1 Android malware acts as ransomware, banking Trojan and infostealer (Help Net Security)
2016-02-19 20:27

Why stop at asking ransom for encrypted files when you can also steal personal info, passwords, online banking credentials and credit card details, and then sell it or use it to get even more...