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Hacked Steam accounts spreading Remote Access Trojan
A Remote Access Trojan is being distributed through hacked Steam Accounts sending SPAM that contain download links to the Trojan. Once the Trojan is installed, it will allow the attacker to gain full access to the computer and all the files contained on it. [...]
Hacked Steam accounts spreading Remote Access Trojan
A Remote Access Trojan is being distributed through hacked Steam Accounts sending SPAM that contain download links to the Trojan. Once the Trojan is installed, it will allow the attacker to gain full access to the computer and all the files contained on it. [...]
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Hacked Steam accounts spreading Remote Access Trojan
A Remote Access Trojan is being distributed through hacked Steam Accounts sending SPAM that contain download links to the Trojan. Once the Trojan is installed, it will allow the attacker to gain full access to the computer and all the files contained on it.
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Cerber Ransomware switches to a Random Extension and Ends Database Processes
Late last week, a new version of Cerber Ransomware was released that included some new features. The most notable change is the switch from the static .Cerber3 extension for encrypted files to a random 4 character extension, the use of a HTA file as the ransom note, and the termination of various database processes before encryption. [...]
Cerber Ransomware switches to a Random Extension and Ends Database Processes
Late last week, a new version of Cerber Ransomware was released that included some new features. The most notable change is the switch from the static .Cerber3 extension for encrypted files to a random 4 character extension, the use of a HTA file as the ransom note, and the termination of various database processes before encryption. [...]
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Cerber Ransomware switches to a Random Extension and Ends Database Processes
Late last week, a new version of Cerber Ransomware was released that included some new features. The most notable change is the switch from the static .Cerber3 extension for encrypted files to a random 4 character extension, the use of a HTA file as the ransom…
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WildFire rises from the grave as the rebranded Hades Locker
The WildFire Locker ransomware has risen from the dead and rebranded itself using the name of Hades Locker. Its previous incarnation was shutdown after authorities seized the command & control servers. Unfortunately, the ransomware developers were not apprehended and have been biding their time before releasing a new ransomware. [...]
WildFire rises from the grave as the rebranded Hades Locker
The WildFire Locker ransomware has risen from the dead and rebranded itself using the name of Hades Locker. Its previous incarnation was shutdown after authorities seized the command & control servers. Unfortunately, the ransomware developers were not apprehended and have been biding their time before releasing a new ransomware. [...]
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WildFire rises from the grave as the rebranded Hades Locker
The WildFire Locker ransomware has risen from the dead and rebranded itself using the name of Hades Locker. Its previous incarnation was shutdown after authorities seized the command & control servers. Unfortunately, the ransomware developers were not apprehended…
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Malwarebytes going to battle with PUPs and Adware
Today, Marcin Kleczynski, the Chief Executive Officer of Malwarebytes, announced in a blog post that Malwarebytes is going to battle with PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and thus the companies that make them. [...]
Malwarebytes going to battle with PUPs and Adware
Today, Marcin Kleczynski, the Chief Executive Officer of Malwarebytes, announced in a blog post that Malwarebytes is going to battle with PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and thus the companies that make them. [...]
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Malwarebytes going to battle with PUPs and Adware
Today, Marcin Kleczynski, the Chief Executive Officer of Malwarebytes, announced in a blog post that Malwarebytes is going to battle with PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and thus the companies that make them.
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Tech Support Scams use new Tricks to Hold Browsers Hostage
With malvertising and shady advertisers, it is becoming all to common to run into browser based tech support scams that try to trick you into calling a remote support number. These scams continue to evolve and use new and innovative approaches to prevent users from closing their browsers. [...]
Tech Support Scams use new Tricks to Hold Browsers Hostage
With malvertising and shady advertisers, it is becoming all to common to run into browser based tech support scams that try to trick you into calling a remote support number. These scams continue to evolve and use new and innovative approaches to prevent users from closing their browsers. [...]
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Tech Support Scams use new Tricks to Hold Browsers Hostage
With malvertising and shady advertisers, it is becoming all to common to run into browser based tech support scams that try to trick you into calling a remote support number. These scams continue to evolve and use new and innovative approaches to prevent…
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The Week in Ransomware - October 7 2016 - Hades Locker, Decryptors, Globe, Cerber, and More!
Lots of new ransomware variants, decryptors, and even a few new ransomware. Hidden Tear continues to be a royal PITA, but thankfully most of the crap based off of it is easily decrypted. The big news this week is the appearance of Hades Locker, which is rebranded version of the Wildfire Ransomware. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - October 7 2016 - Hades Locker, Decryptors, Globe, Cerber, and More!
Lots of new ransomware variants, decryptors, and even a few new ransomware. Hidden Tear continues to be a royal PITA, but thankfully most of the crap based off of it is easily decrypted. The big news this week is the appearance of Hades Locker, which is rebranded version of the Wildfire Ransomware. [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - October 7 2016 - Hades Locker, Decryptors, Globe, Cerber, and More!
Lots of new ransomware variants, decryptors, and even a few new ransomware. Hidden Tear continues to be a royal PITA, but thankfully most of the crap based off of it is easily decrypted. The big news this week is the appearance of Hades Locker, which is rebranded…
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14942 for PC revamps Service Host
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14942 for PC to Insiders on the fast ring. This build contains a lot of new improvements and features such as the ability to hide the app list in the start menu, a new icon for Windows Update, and the ungrouping of Windows services from svchost.exe processes. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14942 for PC revamps Service Host
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14942 for PC to Insiders on the fast ring. This build contains a lot of new improvements and features such as the ability to hide the app list in the start menu, a new icon for Windows Update, and the ungrouping of Windows services from svchost.exe processes. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14942 for PC revamps Service Host
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14942 for PC to Insiders on the fast ring. This build contains a lot of new improvements and features such as the ability to hide the app list in the start menu, a new icon for Windows Update, and the…
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The DXXD Ransomware displays Legal Notice before Users Login
Since the end of September, the DXXD Ransomware has been targeting servers and encrypting their files. In the past, Michael Gillespie was able to create a decryptor based on the encrypted files that were submitted to his ID-Ransomware service, but this was short lived when the developer modified the encryption algorithm. [...]
The DXXD Ransomware displays Legal Notice before Users Login
Since the end of September, the DXXD Ransomware has been targeting servers and encrypting their files. In the past, Michael Gillespie was able to create a decryptor based on the encrypted files that were submitted to his ID-Ransomware service, but this was short lived when the developer modified the encryption algorithm. [...]
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The DXXD Ransomware displays Legal Notice before Users Login
Since the end of September, the DXXD Ransomware has been targeting servers and encrypting their files. In the past, Michael Gillespie was able to create a decryptor based on the encrypted files that were submitted to his ID-Ransomware service, but this was…
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October 2016 Patch Tuesday includes 10 Windows Security Updates
Today is the October 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have ten security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these ten updates, five of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
October 2016 Patch Tuesday includes 10 Windows Security Updates
Today is the October 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have ten security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these ten updates, five of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer. [...]
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October 2016 Patch Tuesday includes 10 Windows Security Updates
Today is the October 2016 Microsoft Patch Tuesday and we have ten security updates being released by Microsoft. Of these ten updates, five of them are rated as Critical as they allow remote code execution on the affected computer.
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Adobe releases updates that resolve 84 Security Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and Creative Cloud Desktop. When you combine the vulnerabilities patched for the three products, there are 84 exploits fixed, with many of them being labeled as Critical, because they allow code execution. [...]
Adobe releases updates that resolve 84 Security Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and Creative Cloud Desktop. When you combine the vulnerabilities patched for the three products, there are 84 exploits fixed, with many of them being labeled as Critical, because they allow code execution. [...]
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Adobe releases updates that resolve 84 Security Vulnerabilities
Today, Adobe released security updates for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat and Reader, and Creative Cloud Desktop. When you combine the vulnerabilities patched for the three products, there are 84 exploits fixed, with many of them being labeled as Critical…
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14946 include the Turn Wi-Fi back on Setting
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14946 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build brings you the ability to customize the touchpad gestures and updated WiFi settings that alllow you to turn WiFi back on after a certain amount of time after you disable it. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Build 14946 include the Turn Wi-Fi back on Setting
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14946 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build brings you the ability to customize the touchpad gestures and updated WiFi settings that alllow you to turn WiFi back on after a certain amount of time after you disable it. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14946 include the Turn Wi-Fi back on Setting
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14946 for PC and Mobile to Insiders on the fast ring. This build brings you the ability to customize the touchpad gestures and updated WiFi settings that alllow you to turn WiFi back on after a certain…
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware continuously monitors for new Files to Encrypt
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware continuously monitors for new Files to Encrypt
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware continuously monitors for new Files to Encrypt
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders…
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware targets Executable Files
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware targets Executable Files
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders on a victim's computer. [...]
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EvilTwin's Exotic Ransomware targets Executable Files
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt all files, including executables, in targeted folders…
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The Week in Ransomware - October 14 2016 - Exotic, LockyDump, Comrade, and More!
Lots of new in development and smaller ransomware variants released this week. The biggest ransomware news this week is the release of a decryptor for version 2 of the DXXD Ransomware and the release of LockyDump. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - October 14 2016 - Exotic, LockyDump, Comrade, and More!
Lots of new in development and smaller ransomware variants released this week. The biggest ransomware news this week is the release of a decryptor for version 2 of the DXXD Ransomware and the release of LockyDump. [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - October 14 2016 - Exotic, LockyDump, Comrade, and More!
Lots of new in development and smaller ransomware variants released this week. The biggest ransomware news this week is the release of a decryptor for version 2 of the DXXD Ransomware and the release of LockyDump.
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Apple releases iOS 10.0.3 to fix Cellular Issues on the iPhone 7
Apple has released the iOS 10.0.3 update, which fixes reported cellular problems. According to Apple, this update fixes an issue where some users could temporarily lose cellular connectivity. [...]
Apple releases iOS 10.0.3 to fix Cellular Issues on the iPhone 7
Apple has released the iOS 10.0.3 update, which fixes reported cellular problems. According to Apple, this update fixes an issue where some users could temporarily lose cellular connectivity. [...]
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Apple releases iOS 10.0.3 to fix Cellular Issues on the iPhone 7
Apple has released the iOS 10.0.3 update, which fixes reported cellular problems. According to Apple, this update fixes an issue where some users could temporarily lose cellular connectivity.
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Oracle's October Critical Patch Update fixes 253 Vulnerabilities
Today, Oracle released their October Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves 253 vulnerabilities across all of their products. All of these vulnerabilities are rated as critical as they allow remote code execution in some form. As remote code execution allows attackers to remotely execute commands on an affected computer, [...]
Oracle's October Critical Patch Update fixes 253 Vulnerabilities
Today, Oracle released their October Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves 253 vulnerabilities across all of their products. All of these vulnerabilities are rated as critical as they allow remote code execution in some form. As remote code execution allows attackers to remotely execute commands on an affected computer, [...]
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Oracle's October Critical Patch Update fixes 253 Vulnerabilities
Today, Oracle released their October Critical Patch Update, or CPU, that resolves 253 vulnerabilities across all of their products. All of these vulnerabilities are rated as critical as they allow remote code execution in some form. As remote code execution…
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In-Development Ransomware Encrypts while Pretending to be a Click Me Game
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered an in-development ransomware disguised as a click me game. When executed the ransomware will display a Click Me button that a user chases around the screen with their mouse while trying to click it. In the background, though, the ransomware will silently encrypt files in the background. [...]
In-Development Ransomware Encrypts while Pretending to be a Click Me Game
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered an in-development ransomware disguised as a click me game. When executed the ransomware will display a Click Me button that a user chases around the screen with their mouse while trying to click it. In the background, though, the ransomware will silently encrypt files in the background. [...]
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In-Development Ransomware Encrypts while Pretending to be a Click Me Game
GData malware analyst Karsten Hahn discovered an in-development ransomware disguised as a click me game. When executed the ransomware will display a Click Me button that a user chases around the screen with their mouse while trying to click it. In the background…
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 for PC and Mobile to the fast ring. This release brings improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Ink, and the camera interface. The most notable changes are in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which now allows you to launch Windows executables from the bash prompt. [...]
Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 for PC and Mobile to the fast ring. This release brings improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Ink, and the camera interface. The most notable changes are in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), which now allows you to launch Windows executables from the bash prompt. [...]
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Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 lets you launch Window Execs from Bash
Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Build 14951 for PC and Mobile to the fast ring. This release brings improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Ink, and the camera interface. The most notable changes are in the Windows Subsystem for Linux…
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Testing MBRFilter against Ransomware that modify the Master Boot Record
Cisco Talos has released a Windows disk filter driver called MBRFilter that listens for programs trying to modify the Master Boot Record and blocks them. This effectively blocks these types of ransomware from being installed and encrypting the MBR. [...]
Testing MBRFilter against Ransomware that modify the Master Boot Record
Cisco Talos has released a Windows disk filter driver called MBRFilter that listens for programs trying to modify the Master Boot Record and blocks them. This effectively blocks these types of ransomware from being installed and encrypting the MBR. [...]
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Testing MBRFilter against Ransomware that modify the Master Boot Record
Cisco Talos has released a Windows disk filter driver called MBRFilter that listens for programs trying to modify the Master Boot Record and blocks them. This effectively blocks these types of ransomware from being installed and encrypting the MBR.
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The Week in Ransomware - October 21 2016 - MBRFilter, Click me Games, and More
Lots of smaller ransomware infections released with no big updates from the larger players. Of particular note is a new program by the Cisco Talos Group that prevents the Master Boot Record from being modified by ransomware. [...]
The Week in Ransomware - October 21 2016 - MBRFilter, Click me Games, and More
Lots of smaller ransomware infections released with no big updates from the larger players. Of particular note is a new program by the Cisco Talos Group that prevents the Master Boot Record from being modified by ransomware. [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - October 21 2016 - MBRFilter, Click me Games, and More
Lots of smaller ransomware infections released with no big updates from the larger players. Of particular note is a new program by the Cisco Talos Group that prevents the Master Boot Record from being modified by ransomware.