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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. [...]
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Check Point releases working Decryptor for the Cerber Ransomware
For those who have been affected by the Cerber Ransomware and decided not to pay the ransomware, we have good news for you! Today, Check Point released a free decryption service for files encrypted with the .CERBER and .CERBER2 extensions. [...]
Check Point releases working Decryptor for the Cerber Ransomware
For those who have been affected by the Cerber Ransomware and decided not to pay the ransomware, we have good news for you! Today, Check Point released a free decryption service for files encrypted with the .CERBER and .CERBER2 extensions. [...]
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Credit Card Info exposed by POS Malware at some Starwood and HEI Hotels
Malware is believed to have infiltrated point-of-sale (POS) terminals and compromised customers' payment card information at 20 HEI Hotels & Resorts locations. This malware affected a total of 12 Starwood hotels, six Marriott resorts, and one location of Hyatt and Intercontinental each. [...]
Credit Card Info exposed by POS Malware at some Starwood and HEI Hotels
Malware is believed to have infiltrated point-of-sale (POS) terminals and compromised customers' payment card information at 20 HEI Hotels & Resorts locations. This malware affected a total of 12 Starwood hotels, six Marriott resorts, and one location of Hyatt and Intercontinental each. [...]
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Criminals earn $195K in July with Cerber Ransomware Affiliate Scheme
Check Point Software, along with IntSights, have released a very detailed report on the Cerber Ransomware and its Ransomware as a Service affiliate system. The revenue generated by the Cerber affiliate system is staggering, with Cerber generating $195,000 in profits for July and the malware developer taking a 40% cut from this total. [...]
Criminals earn $195K in July with Cerber Ransomware Affiliate Scheme
Check Point Software, along with IntSights, have released a very detailed report on the Cerber Ransomware and its Ransomware as a Service affiliate system. The revenue generated by the Cerber affiliate system is staggering, with Cerber generating $195,000 in profits for July and the malware developer taking a 40% cut from this total. [...]
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Researchers Find "Strong Connection" Between NSA Hackers and Leaked Files
Security researchers have uncovered a "strong connection" between a mysterious data dump and a group of hackers known as the Equation Group who are believed to be working for the United States National Security Agency. This connection indicates that the data dump does indeed containing information that belonged to the Equation Group. [...]
Researchers Find "Strong Connection" Between NSA Hackers and Leaked Files
Security researchers have uncovered a "strong connection" between a mysterious data dump and a group of hackers known as the Equation Group who are believed to be working for the United States National Security Agency. This connection indicates that the data dump does indeed containing information that belonged to the Equation Group. [...]
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Cerber Ransomware Developers make changes that defeat Check Point's Decryption Service
In just one day, the developers behind the Cerber Ransomware have made changes that blocked Check Point Software from decrypting Cerber victim's for free. At the same time, Cerber has added a captcha to their payment system. Was a simple captcha used to block Check Points' decryption system? [...]
Cerber Ransomware Developers make changes that defeat Check Point's Decryption Service
In just one day, the developers behind the Cerber Ransomware have made changes that blocked Check Point Software from decrypting Cerber victim's for free. At the same time, Cerber has added a captcha to their payment system. Was a simple captcha used to block Check Points' decryption system? [...]