The Week in Ransomware - June 30th 2017 - NotPetya
It has been another crazy week when it comes to ransomware due to the NotPetya outbreak. This ransomware/destructive malware played havok all over the world, but especially the Ukraine, when it was unleashed on Tuesday. Other than that, the rest of the ransomware news was basically small variants being developed or released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-30th-2017-notpetya/
It has been another crazy week when it comes to ransomware due to the NotPetya outbreak. This ransomware/destructive malware played havok all over the world, but especially the Ukraine, when it was unleashed on Tuesday. Other than that, the rest of the ransomware news was basically small variants being developed or released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-june-30th-2017-notpetya/
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The Week in Ransomware - June 30th 2017 - NotPetya
It has been another crazy week when it comes to ransomware due to the NotPetya outbreak. This ransomware/destructive malware played havok all over the world, but especially the Ukraine, when it was unleashed on Tuesday. Other than that, the rest of the ransomware news…
Hacker "Incursio" Gets Two Years in Prison for Hacking CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI
A young man guilty of hacking several three-letter US agencies has been sentenced today to two years in prison, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-incursio-gets-two-years-in-prison-for-hacking-cia-dhs-doj-and-fbi/
A young man guilty of hacking several three-letter US agencies has been sentenced today to two years in prison, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-incursio-gets-two-years-in-prison-for-hacking-cia-dhs-doj-and-fbi/
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Hacker "Incursio" Gets Two Years in Prison for Hacking CIA, DHS, DOJ, and FBI
A young man guilty of hacking several three-letter US agencies has been sentenced today to two years in prison, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
Security Firms Find Thin Lines Connecting NotPetya to Ukraine Power Grid Attacks
On Friday, three cyber-security firms have come forward with reports or statements that link the NotPetya ransomware outbreak to a cyber-espionage group known for a large number of past cyber-attacks, such as the one on Ukraine's power grid in December 2015. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-firms-find-thin-lines-connecting-notpetya-to-ukraine-power-grid-attacks/
On Friday, three cyber-security firms have come forward with reports or statements that link the NotPetya ransomware outbreak to a cyber-espionage group known for a large number of past cyber-attacks, such as the one on Ukraine's power grid in December 2015. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/security-firms-find-thin-lines-connecting-notpetya-to-ukraine-power-grid-attacks/
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Security Firms Find Thin Lines Connecting NotPetya to Ukraine Power Grid Attacks
On Friday, three cyber-security firms have come forward with reports or statements that link the NotPetya ransomware outbreak to a cyber-espionage group known for a large number of past cyber-attacks, such as the one on Ukraine's power grid in December 2015.
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Bitcoin From Other Dark Web Criminals
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty last week to stealing Bitcoin from users of Dark Web marketplaces, said the Department of Justice on Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-bitcoin-from-other-dark-web-criminals/
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty last week to stealing Bitcoin from users of Dark Web marketplaces, said the Department of Justice on Tuesday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-bitcoin-from-other-dark-web-criminals/
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Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Bitcoin From Other Dark Web Criminals
A Connecticut man pleaded guilty last week to stealing Bitcoin from users of Dark Web marketplaces, said the Department of Justice on Tuesday.
Classic Ether Wallet Hacked, Users Report Massive Losses
An unknown attacker has gained control over the web domain of Classic Ether Wallet, a client-side wallet system for the Ethereum Classic (ETC) cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/classic-ether-wallet-hacked-users-report-massive-losses/
An unknown attacker has gained control over the web domain of Classic Ether Wallet, a client-side wallet system for the Ethereum Classic (ETC) cryptocurrency. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/classic-ether-wallet-hacked-users-report-massive-losses/
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Classic Ether Wallet Hacked, Users Report Massive Losses
An unknown attacker has gained control over the web domain of Classic Ether Wallet, a client-side wallet system for the Ethereum Classic (ETC) cryptocurrency.
There Are Only 25 Devices That Respect Your Privacy
Last week, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) awarded new certifications in the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) program that highlights hardware vendors and devices that respect user privacy and allow the user full control over his device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/there-are-only-25-devices-that-respect-your-privacy/
Last week, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) awarded new certifications in the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) program that highlights hardware vendors and devices that respect user privacy and allow the user full control over his device. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/hardware/there-are-only-25-devices-that-respect-your-privacy/
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There Are Only 25 Devices That Respect Your Privacy
Last week, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) awarded new certifications in the Respects Your Freedom (RYF) program that highlights hardware vendors and devices that respect user privacy and allow the user full control over his device.
Data of Google Employees Exposed in Sabre Breach
The personal details of a small number of Google staffers have been exposed, according to a notification letter Google has started sending to affected employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-google-employees-exposed-in-sabre-breach/
The personal details of a small number of Google staffers have been exposed, according to a notification letter Google has started sending to affected employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-of-google-employees-exposed-in-sabre-breach/
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Data of Google Employees Exposed in Sabre Breach
The personal details of a small number of Google staffers have been exposed, according to a notification letter Google has started sending to affected employees.
UK Teen Charged with Running DDoS Booter Service
UK authorities have charged an eighteen-year-old with running a DDoS booter service that was used to launch DDoS attacks on legitimate businesses across the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-teen-charged-with-running-ddos-booter-service/
UK authorities have charged an eighteen-year-old with running a DDoS booter service that was used to launch DDoS attacks on legitimate businesses across the world. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-teen-charged-with-running-ddos-booter-service/
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UK Teen Charged with Running DDoS Booter Service
UK authorities have charged an eighteen-year-old with running a DDoS booter service that was used to launch DDoS attacks on legitimate businesses across the world.
Microsoft Announces New Wave of Nagging Popups
On Friday, Microsoft announced details about two new types of nagging popups that Windows 10 users are going to be seeing starting this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-wave-of-nagging-popups/
On Friday, Microsoft announced details about two new types of nagging popups that Windows 10 users are going to be seeing starting this week. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-wave-of-nagging-popups/
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Microsoft Announces New Wave of Nagging Popups
On Friday, Microsoft announced details about two new types of nagging popups that Windows 10 users are going to be seeing starting this week.
This Spam Service Will Charge $25 to Stop Spamming You
A Dark Web service specialized in Jabber/XMPP spam is offering spamées the option of stopping all incoming messages for a small fee of 0.01 Bitcoin, which comes down to around $25. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/this-spam-service-will-charge-25-to-stop-spamming-you/
A Dark Web service specialized in Jabber/XMPP spam is offering spamées the option of stopping all incoming messages for a small fee of 0.01 Bitcoin, which comes down to around $25. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/this-spam-service-will-charge-25-to-stop-spamming-you/
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This Spam Service Will Charge $25 to Stop Spamming You
A Dark Web service specialized in Jabber/XMPP spam is offering spamées the option of stopping all incoming messages for a small fee of 0.01 Bitcoin, which comes down to around $25.
Researchers Extract RSA-1024 Keys from Popular Crypto Library
A team of eight researchers from various universities has found a bug in the Libcrypto library that allows an attacker with local access to extract the RSA-1024 private key that was used to encrypt local data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-extract-rsa-1024-keys-from-popular-crypto-library/
A team of eight researchers from various universities has found a bug in the Libcrypto library that allows an attacker with local access to extract the RSA-1024 private key that was used to encrypt local data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-extract-rsa-1024-keys-from-popular-crypto-library/
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Researchers Extract RSA-1024 Keys from Popular Crypto Library
A team of eight researchers from various universities has found a bug in the Libcrypto library that allows an attacker with local access to extract the RSA-1024 private key that was used to encrypt local data.
Ukrainian Police Seize Servers From Where NotPetya Outbreak First Spread
Ukrainian Police announced today it seized the servers from where the NotPetya ransomware outbreak first started to spread. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-police-seize-servers-from-where-notpetya-outbreak-first-spread/
Ukrainian Police announced today it seized the servers from where the NotPetya ransomware outbreak first started to spread. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-police-seize-servers-from-where-notpetya-outbreak-first-spread/
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Ukrainian Police Seize Servers From Where NotPetya Outbreak First Spread
Ukrainian Police announced today it seized the servers from where the NotPetya ransomware outbreak first started to spread.
Horcrux Is a Password Manager Designed for Security and Paranoid Users
Two researchers from the University of Virginia have developed a new password manager prototype that works quite differently from existing password manager clients. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/horcrux-is-a-password-manager-designed-for-security-and-paranoid-users/
Two researchers from the University of Virginia have developed a new password manager prototype that works quite differently from existing password manager clients. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/horcrux-is-a-password-manager-designed-for-security-and-paranoid-users/
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Horcrux Is a Password Manager Designed for Security and Paranoid Users
Two researchers from the University of Virginia have developed a new password manager prototype that works quite differently from existing password manager clients.
Fourth Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Was Hacked. Users Lose Ethereum & Bitcoin
Bithumb, the world's fourth largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, confirmed a security incident during which an unknown hacker was able to make off with an yet undetermined amount of funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fourth-largest-cryptocurrency-exchange-was-hacked-users-lose-ethereum-and-bitcoin/
Bithumb, the world's fourth largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, confirmed a security incident during which an unknown hacker was able to make off with an yet undetermined amount of funds. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fourth-largest-cryptocurrency-exchange-was-hacked-users-lose-ethereum-and-bitcoin/
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Fourth Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Was Hacked. Users Lose Ethereum & Bitcoin
Bithumb, the world's fourth largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, confirmed a security incident during which an unknown hacker was able to make off with an yet undetermined amount of funds.
NotPetya Group Moves All Their Bitcoin, Posts Proposition on the Dark Web
The person or group behind the NotPetya ransomware has made its first move since the outbreak that took place eight days ago. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notpetya-group-moves-all-their-bitcoin-posts-proposition-on-the-dark-web/
The person or group behind the NotPetya ransomware has made its first move since the outbreak that took place eight days ago. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notpetya-group-moves-all-their-bitcoin-posts-proposition-on-the-dark-web/
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NotPetya Group Moves All Their Bitcoin, Posts Proposition on the Dark Web
The person or group behind the NotPetya ransomware has made its first move since the outbreak that took place eight days ago.
New Report Calls Ransomware a "Marginal Phenomenon"
The AV-TEST Security Report 2016/2017 published today is calling ransomware a "marginal phenomenon," highlighting that only 0.94% of all malware deployed in 2016 was a blackmail trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-report-calls-ransomware-a-marginal-phenomenon-/
The AV-TEST Security Report 2016/2017 published today is calling ransomware a "marginal phenomenon," highlighting that only 0.94% of all malware deployed in 2016 was a blackmail trojan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-report-calls-ransomware-a-marginal-phenomenon-/
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New Report Calls Ransomware a "Marginal Phenomenon"
The AV-TEST Security Report 2016/2017 published today is calling ransomware a "marginal phenomenon," highlighting that only 0.94% of all malware deployed in 2016 was a blackmail trojan.
Decryptor Released for the Mole02 CryptoMix Ransomware Variant
It is always great to be able to announce a free decryptor for victim's who have had their files encrypted by a ransomware. This is the case today, where a decryptor for the Mole02 cryptomix variant was released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/decryptor-released-for-the-mole02-cryptomix-ransomware-variant/
It is always great to be able to announce a free decryptor for victim's who have had their files encrypted by a ransomware. This is the case today, where a decryptor for the Mole02 cryptomix variant was released. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/decryptor-released-for-the-mole02-cryptomix-ransomware-variant/
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Decryptor Released for the Mole02 CryptoMix Ransomware Variant
It is always great to be able to announce a free decryptor for victim's who have had their files encrypted by a ransomware. This is the case today, where a decryptor for the Mole02 cryptomix variant was released.
Chinese Police Arrest Ransomware Devs Spreading WannaCry Lookalike for Android
Chinese authorities have arrested two men who have distributed a version of the SLocker Android ransomware that was customized to look like WannaCry, the Windows ransom-worm that spread across the world in the middle of May. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-police-arrest-ransomware-devs-spreading-wannacry-lookalike-for-android/
Chinese authorities have arrested two men who have distributed a version of the SLocker Android ransomware that was customized to look like WannaCry, the Windows ransom-worm that spread across the world in the middle of May. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-police-arrest-ransomware-devs-spreading-wannacry-lookalike-for-android/
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Chinese Police Arrest Ransomware Devs Spreading WannaCry Lookalike for Android
Chinese authorities have arrested two men who have distributed a version of the SLocker Android ransomware that was customized to look like WannaCry, the Windows ransom-worm that spread across the world in the middle of May.
New Azer CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the CryptoMix Ransomware was released today that uses the Azer extension for encrypted files. This variant also ups its game by including 10 different public RSA encryption keys, compared to the single one that was used in the previous version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-azer-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
A new variant of the CryptoMix Ransomware was released today that uses the Azer extension for encrypted files. This variant also ups its game by including 10 different public RSA encryption keys, compared to the single one that was used in the previous version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-azer-cryptomix-ransomware-variant-released/
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New Azer CryptoMix Ransomware Variant Released
A new variant of the CryptoMix Ransomware was released today that uses the Azer extension for encrypted files. This variant also ups its game by including 10 different public RSA encryption keys, compared to the single one that was used in the previous version.
New BTCWare Ransomware Decrypter Released for the Master Variant
Security researcher Michael Gillespie has released a new version of the BTCWare ransomware decrypter after the author of the eponymous ransomware has leaked the private key for his latest version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-btcware-ransomware-decrypter-released-for-the-master-variant/
Security researcher Michael Gillespie has released a new version of the BTCWare ransomware decrypter after the author of the eponymous ransomware has leaked the private key for his latest version. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-btcware-ransomware-decrypter-released-for-the-master-variant/
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New BTCWare Ransomware Decrypter Released for the Master Variant
Security researcher Michael Gillespie has released a new version of the BTCWare ransomware decrypter after the author of the eponymous ransomware has leaked the private key for his latest version.