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Wireless Hack Threatens Locking System on Nearly All VW Cars Sold Since 1995
At the 25th Usenix Security Symposium, research will deliver a presentation that unveils two security vulnerabilities that together threaten the security of 100 million vehicles made by Volkswagen, Ford, and other well known car manufacturers. [...]
Wireless Hack Threatens Locking System on Nearly All VW Cars Sold Since 1995
At the 25th Usenix Security Symposium, research will deliver a presentation that unveils two security vulnerabilities that together threaten the security of 100 million vehicles made by Volkswagen, Ford, and other well known car manufacturers. [...]
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With the looming threat of Ransomware, should companies stockpile Bitcoins?
With the threat of ransomware hanging over every company's head, does it make sense for companies to stockpile a few bitcoins in the event of a ransomware attack? Getting bitcoins is not the easiest of tasks and with the a ransomware timer counting down, does it make sense to have some on hand? [...]
With the looming threat of Ransomware, should companies stockpile Bitcoins?
With the threat of ransomware hanging over every company's head, does it make sense for companies to stockpile a few bitcoins in the event of a ransomware attack? Getting bitcoins is not the easiest of tasks and with the a ransomware timer counting down, does it make sense to have some on hand? [...]
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Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC
Only 9 days after the Microsoft released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft has started pushing out new Insider Preview builds again. Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC to insiders on the fast ring. [...]
Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC
Only 9 days after the Microsoft released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft has started pushing out new Insider Preview builds again. Yesterday, Microsoft released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14901 for PC to insiders on the fast ring. [...]
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New Information Stealing Trojan Steals and Uploads Corporate Files
Information theft can be very lucrative for malware developers who target companies for the theft of corporate secrets. BleepingComputer has discovered a computer infection that scans victim's computer for files containing certain file extensions and then uploads matching files to a server under the malware developer's control. [...]
New Information Stealing Trojan Steals and Uploads Corporate Files
Information theft can be very lucrative for malware developers who target companies for the theft of corporate secrets. BleepingComputer has discovered a computer infection that scans victim's computer for files containing certain file extensions and then uploads matching files to a server under the malware developer's control. [...]
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Mother Horrified to Learn Hackers Put Live Feed of Daughters' Bedroom Online
A mother in Houston, Texas was horrified to learn hackers had compromised her home's security camera system and put up a live feed of her two daughters' bedroom online. Jennifer, who has requested the media not include her last name, told ABC News she found out about the feed after her friend notified her of a post she had seen on F [...]
Mother Horrified to Learn Hackers Put Live Feed of Daughters' Bedroom Online
A mother in Houston, Texas was horrified to learn hackers had compromised her home's security camera system and put up a live feed of her two daughters' bedroom online. Jennifer, who has requested the media not include her last name, told ABC News she found out about the feed after her friend notified her of a post she had seen on F [...]
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The Week in Ransomware - August 12 2016 - Thermostats, PokemonGo, Juicylemon, and More
This week we have 4 new ransomware infections, 1 new decryptor, and 1 new ransomware variant. Lots of development ransomware discovered, which only indicates how many criminals are getting into the ransomware game. Also, saw some interesting hacks by Pen Test Partners, where they installed ransomware on a thermostat! [...]
The Week in Ransomware - August 12 2016 - Thermostats, PokemonGo, Juicylemon, and More
This week we have 4 new ransomware infections, 1 new decryptor, and 1 new ransomware variant. Lots of development ransomware discovered, which only indicates how many criminals are getting into the ransomware game. Also, saw some interesting hacks by Pen Test Partners, where they installed ransomware on a thermostat! [...]
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PokemonGo Ransomware installs Backdoor Account and Spreads to other Drives
With the popularity of PokemonGo, it was inevitable that a malware developer would create a ransomware that impersonates it. This is the case with a new ransomware that impersonates a PokemonGo application for Windows and includes such interesting new features such as a backdoor and spreading to removable drives. [...]
PokemonGo Ransomware installs Backdoor Account and Spreads to other Drives
With the popularity of PokemonGo, it was inevitable that a malware developer would create a ransomware that impersonates it. This is the case with a new ransomware that impersonates a PokemonGo application for Windows and includes such interesting new features such as a backdoor and spreading to removable drives. [...]
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New TorrentLocker (Crypt0L0cker) variant released that Encrypts files with the .ENC Extension
A new variant of the TorrentLocker ransomware, otherwise known as Crypt0L0cker, that pretends to be a bill from the Italian energy company Enel. When the ransomware is executed it will encrypt a victim's data and append the .ENC extension to encrypted files. [...]
New TorrentLocker (Crypt0L0cker) variant released that Encrypts files with the .ENC Extension
A new variant of the TorrentLocker ransomware, otherwise known as Crypt0L0cker, that pretends to be a bill from the Italian energy company Enel. When the ransomware is executed it will encrypt a victim's data and append the .ENC extension to encrypted files. [...]
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DDoSCoin - An Incentive to Launch DDoS Attacks?
Researchers have devised a new cryptocurrency called DDoSCoin that could potentially incentivize criminals to harass, extort, and attack websites designated as targets. This coin would award people who perform Denial of Service Attacks on chosen victims by rewarding them with DDosCoins. [...]
DDoSCoin - An Incentive to Launch DDoS Attacks?
Researchers have devised a new cryptocurrency called DDoSCoin that could potentially incentivize criminals to harass, extort, and attack websites designated as targets. This coin would award people who perform Denial of Service Attacks on chosen victims by rewarding them with DDosCoins. [...]
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The Shark Ransomware Project allows you to create your own Customized Ransomware
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called the Shark Ransomware Project has been discovered. The Shark Ransomware Project offers would-be criminals the ability to create their own customized ransomware without needing any technical experience and by simply filling out a form and clicking a button. [...]
The Shark Ransomware Project allows you to create your own Customized Ransomware
A new Ransomware as a Service, or RaaS, called the Shark Ransomware Project has been discovered. The Shark Ransomware Project offers would-be criminals the ability to create their own customized ransomware without needing any technical experience and by simply filling out a form and clicking a button. [...]