Ransomware
Browser-based cyber attacks are surging up like Ransomware attacks
A recent survey conducted by RiskIQ says that browser-based cyber attacks are on rising and getting on par with ransomware and phishing with regards to seriousness. Researchers say that such attacks are appearing in different forms such as Magecart, Cryptocurrency mining, FingerPrinters, Waterholing and such were injecting malicious scripts is seen as a common feature […]
Ransomware attack on Aebi Schmidt
Switzerland based Aebi Schmidt which manufactures and supplies street cleaning and agricultural equipment has released a press statement today that its servers have been hit by ransomware attack. As per a source from TechCrunch, the European heavy vehicle manufacturer running operations in the United States became a victim of the malware infection due to a […]
PayPal receives a patent against Ransomware attacks
PayPal, an electronic payment processing company of America has recently been awarded a patent for an application technique that could detect ransomware in the early stages of an attack and mitigate its effects on the entire database. As per the sources who are familiar with the developments, PayPal filed for a patent in Sept’16 which […]
Ransomware news of the day
1.) Computers in the city of Greenville are said to be still reigning under the cyber attack which took place last Wednesday. And Greenville city’s spokesperson Brock Letchworth said that the IT staff are now not in a position to assure a timeline for the recovery of servers. FBI personnel have been pressed into service […]
FIN6 shifts business from POS malware to Ransomware spread Cyber Crime
A recent study conducted by cyber intelligence firm FireEye has discovered that popular cybercrime group FIN6 has shifted its base from circulating POS Malware to ransomware spread by using malicious encryption programs such as RYUK and LockerGoga. According to sources, FIN6 hackers group used to make its living by spreading malware which steals card details […]
Ransomware news for this day
A ransomware attack which took place on Arizona Beverages last month is said to have impacted the production of the largest US-based beverage supplier to a major extent. News is out that the malware succeeded in wiping out hundreds of Windows PCs hitting sales operations for two weeks, according to a source familiar with the […]
Ransomware attack on New York Capital City Albany
Albany, which happens to be the capital city of New York is reported to have been hit by a ransomware attack on Saturday last week. And government authorities report that all city services except those marked to issue birth, death and marriage certificates will resume their operations as usual from Monday afternoon. Albany Mayor Kathy […]
WordPress and Joomla websites serving ransomware
Research conducted by Cloud-based Information security company Zscaler says that websites which are built on WordPress and Joomla backgrounds are now reportedly acting as platforms to distribute ransomware and phishing links to hackers. Zscaler security experts say that cyber crooks are exploiting the vulnerabilities exhibited by the said platforms to serve Shade ransomware and other […]
Fact sheet of LockerGoga ransomware which hit Norsk Hydro
Last week, Norway based Aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro was hit by a new variant of ransomware called LockerGoga. And as per the initial financial estimate, the ransomware is said to have caused a loss ranging between $30m to $40m for the Norwegian company which is now struggling to conduct automated operations in branches laid across […]
Ransomware attack cost on Aluminum producer Norsk Hydro estimated to be $41m
Norway based Aluminum producer Norsk Hydro which was hit by a ransomware attack last week has released a press statement today saying 60% of its servers have recovered from the malware impact and running normally. The firm also disclosed that the ransomware attack could cost it over 460 million Norwegian Kroner or appx.41 million pounds. […]
