Ransomware

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Fake PayPal Site Spreads Nemty Ransomware

BleepingComputer has published a blog analysing a new version of the Nemty ransomware being spread through a fake PayPal website.

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eCh0raix Ransomware Targeting Synology NAS Drives

Updated 23-08-2019 Anomali reported on their observation of the eCh0raix ransomware targeting Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. Once the

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New Android ransomware [Android/Filecoder.C]

ESET security researchers have provided details about a new ransomware family they identified impacting the Android operating system. It has

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City Power in Johannesburg hit by ransomware attack

City Power in Johannesburg spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the virus had attacked its database and other software, impacting on most

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LooCipher Ransomware

Researchers from Cybaze-Yoroi Z-LAB have published an analysis of a new family of ransomware named LooCipher. The researchers note that

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Sodinokibi ransomware exploits Windows vulnerability [CVE-2018-8453]

A ransomware strain named Sodinokibi (also Sodin or REvil) is exploiting a vulnerability patched by Windows last year. Microsoft issued

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St John Ambulance Hit By Ransomware Attack

At 9.00am on Tuesday 2 July, St John Ambulance was subjected to a ransomware attack. This did not affect their

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Greenflash Sundown Ransomware

This ransomware was first observed in 2015. Greenflash Sundown (also known as Greenflash or GS) is an advanced exploit kit used in

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Free decryption tool for GandCrab ransomware

A new decryption tool that counters GandCrab ransomware by allowing victims to retrieve their files for free has been launched.

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GetCrypt Ransomware [ #GetCrypt ]

BleepingComputer has published an article covering a new ransomware family called GetCrypt being distributed through malvertising campaigns. The campaigns redirected

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