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 8, 2015 2 min read Apr 8, 2015 Security Alerts Criminals try to steal cash by smashing their way into an ATM While cyber criminals use advanced techniques to plunder cash, some still stick to the old ways. A few robbers armed with crowbars and hammers tried to literally hack their way into an ATM. The machine was utterly destroyed although the criminals failed to crack open the safe in order to claim their prize.
Apr 4, 2015 1 min read Apr 4, 2015 Security Alerts Massive YouTube vulnerability allows deleting any video on the site YouTube had a massive vulnerability where it allowed any video on the website to be deleted by sending a simple request.
Apr 4, 2015 2 min read Apr 4, 2015 Security Alerts Google cracks down on malicious ad injectors A Google study has found several sneaky and deceptive ad injectors forcing their way through browsers. Google acknowledged that such behavior is definitely unwanted and took firm steps by disabling a multitude of such Chrome extensions.
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.
Apr 2, 2015 1 min read Apr 2, 2015 Security Alerts GiTHub hit with massive DDoS attack GitHub recovers after enduring days of massive DDoS attacks. The heavy traffic originating from China had disrupted services throughout the week.
Apr 2, 2015 7 min read Apr 2, 2015 Malware Lab How downloading one program can give you six (!) PUPs Because there are multiple players involved in the distribution of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), you can end up with a sequence of PUPs coming from multiple different sources.
Apr 1, 2015 2 min read Apr 1, 2015 Security Alerts Banking malware Vawtrak attacks financial institutions in Canada Banking trojan Vawtrak is attacking banks and financial institutions in Canada. The financial malware uses a man-in-the-middle attack to steal information but also has advanced capabilities like remote desktop control, botnet creation and more.
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 26, 2015 2 min read Mar 26, 2015 Security Alerts Installer hijack vulnerability threatens almost half of all Android devices Almost 50% of all Android devices are vulnerable to an Installer hijack. This may lead to unauthorized installation of adware or malware.
