Malware
Can ransomware infect Virtual Desktop Infrastructure?
Generally, Ransomware infects any computer system on a network and then encrypts all the files and professional data that cannot be decoded until a ransom is paid to the hackers. But can the same malware infect Virtual Desktop Infrastructure? Technically speaking, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure- shortly known as VDI are hosts that secure desktop operating systems […]
FBI asks firms not to pay for ransomware
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked firms operating in the United States not pay for ransomware. But does this approach work in reality…? For private citizens, whose database has been held hostage by vicious hackers, not paying them ransom to gain access is not possible, say experts. Especially, when FBI’s own statistics confirm […]
Trump Ransomware is just a disguise of VenusLocker
A new Ransomware is on the prowl which not only locks the victim’s computer/database but also posts a meme photo of the US President Donald Trump after the ransom note. The said new ransomware has originated in the past couple of weeks and is has succeeded in infecting around 3 manufacturing companies so far. Security […]
Voice Recognition sophistication to unlock Ransomware
Symantec researchers have discovered that malware developers are getting sophisticated day by day. And the best example to prove this point is their latest study which proves that a ransomware victim is now being asked to read aloud a message via voice recognition app to unlock his/her PC files. As per the latest report prepared […]
Cyber Attacks on Connected Cars will increase says Kaspersky
Kaspersky has warned the owners and riders of all connected and autonomous cars that the said transport mediums are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks. The researchers from the Russian Security Firm have come to the conclusion after carrying out a research on remotely controlled cars manufactured by automobile manufacturers like Toyota. Note 1– Connected Cars […]
Microsoft reveals that Ransomware has declined due to Windows 10
Call it a marketing gimmick or factual stats; Microsoft has revealed that Ransomware attacks on Windows Computers have declined in the past months of the previous year. According to the new report from Microsoft Malware Protection Center, the malicious software volume has come down on a drastic note. After surging to 385,000 in August 2017, […]
Malware Waits for No CASB
This post was originally published here by Rich Campagna. Cloud and mobile are driving an incredible amount of corporate data outside the firewall, and beyond the reach of traditional security, including malware protection. As enterprises adopt cloud and BYOD, threats follow. Bad actors are getting increasingly sophisticated with their attacks, leading to a massive drop […]
Ransomware locks the digital systems of Ohio County’s Government Offices
Hackers have locked the digital systems of all government offices in Licking County of Ohio State with the help of a notorious malware. And officials are not in a position to predict when the operations will return to normalcy. But said that they will try to restore the systems by February 13th this year. Licking […]
Google bans JavaScript Attachments due to rising cyber security concerns
Google has officially announced today that all JavaScript enriched attachments will be banned for Gmail users due to growing cyber security concerns. So, all users of Google Mail services who intend to attach .js files to their emails will not be allowed to do so from February 13, 2017. Thus, we can conclude that dot […]
Cyber Attacks through Financial Malware increased by 22% in 2016
Kaspersky has recently concluded in its survey report that financial malware related cyber attacks increased by 22% in the 4Q of 2016. As per the report, the said malware is said to have the capability to steal money or valuable financial information and has affected more than 319,000 users so far. Kaspersky Lab which revealed […]
