Apr 9, 2015 3 min read Apr 9, 2015 Ransomware New Cryptolocker copycat PClock2 discovered that targets over 2,500 file extensions A new variant to the PClock ransomware has emerged that targets a large number of file extensions. The locked files can be retrieved by using Emsisoft's decryption tool.
Apr 3, 2015 2 min read Apr 3, 2015 Ransomware Xtube compromised, exploits lead to Cryptowall infection Popular adult website Xtube has been compromised. The website has been injected with malicious code which exploits Flash on unpatched systems to drop malware like Cryptowall.
Mar 29, 2015 2 min read Mar 29, 2015 Ransomware VaultCrypt ransomware offers fake customer support Like most other variants of ransomware, VaultCrypt encrypts files, but instead of directly asking for a ransom, it directs users to their so called "customer support" website.
Mar 14, 2015 2 min read Mar 14, 2015 Ransomware New Cryptolocker variant attacks games A new variant of the widespread ransomware, Cryptolocker encrypts game files including saves and DLC. Several popular game titles are affected and the usual Cryptolocker remedies do not provide an easy solution making this ransomware a serious threat.
Mar 9, 2015 2 min read Mar 9, 2015 Ransomware Ransomware Cryptowall makes a comeback via malicious help files Malware has just entered new territories. Bitdefender discovered a new type of attack in which users are spammed with emails containing help files laced with ransomware.
Jan 7, 2015 2 min read Jan 7, 2015 Ransomware Updated ‘Cryptowall 2.0’ Targets Windows Using the TOR Network Ransomware 'Cryptowall 2.0' is using the TOR network to mask its tracks. It encrypts users data and asks for ransom in return for the key to unencrypt the data.
Jan 4, 2015 6 min read Jan 4, 2015 Ransomware New Ransomware Alert: CryptoLocker copycat PClock discovered Infamous ransomware Cryptolocker has a new copycat called PClock that prompts users to pay 1 bitcoin (approximately USD$300) ransom within 72 hours after files are encrypted. Emsisoft developed a decrypter to get rid of this piece of new ransomware.
Oct 24, 2014 3 min read Oct 24, 2014 Ransomware CryptoWall Malvertisments on Yahoo, AOL, Match.com and More A very large CryptoWall malvertising campaign has affected a number of top websites including: AOL, The Atlantic, Match.com, and three Yahoo subdomains.
Oct 22, 2014 2 min read Oct 22, 2014 Mobile Malware Ransomware Android Outbreak: Koler ransomware has learned how to worm A new strain of the Koler Police Locker ransomware spreads by spamming every single person in your contacts list, through SMS. Watch out for those shortlinks!
Oct 1, 2014 2 min read Oct 1, 2014 Ransomware Ransomware Alert: Digitally Signed CryptoWall through Malvertising A malicious advertising, or "malvertising," campaign is currently serving a digitally signed variant of the CryptoWall ransomware through Alexa top 15,000 websites.
