Ransomware
San Francisco radio station suffers a ransomware attack!
San Francisco based KQED Radio Station is said to be suffering from a massive ransomware attack since one month. And as per the report published by The San Francisco Chronicle, the infection began on June 15th disrupting critical systems at the National Radio Member station. KQED which happens to be the biggest radio station in […]
Android Ransomware hackers demand $50 for not leaking your images onto the Web
Cybersecurity Insiders has learned that a new ransomware variant called ‘LeakerLocker’ is being circulated by hackers on Google Play store from past few weeks. And security researchers from McAfee discovered that the said malware has the potential to leak the images of the victim’s phone onto the web if a ransom of $50 isn’t paid. […]
Firms fail to update their software despite serious Ransomware concerns
Firms across the world are still showing reluctance to update their software despite the looming threat of ransomware attacks. And security experts from Kaspersky Labs say that this adverse reaction of businesses to update/upgrade their software can encourage hackers to launch more intense attacks than the previous Wanna cry. A couple of months ago i.e. […]
Next Wannacry and Petya Ransomware Cyber attack could cost insurers $2.5 Billion
Ransomware attack dubbed as ‘Wannacry’ which hit more than 250,000 computers across 150 countries in May this year did not cost much to cyber crime insurers when the claims ratio is taken into account. But CFC Underwriting estimates that another attack of Wanna cry or Petya or a combination of both can cost cyber insurers […]
The Key to Ransomware Disaster Recovery? Secure Unmanaged Devices
This post was originally published here by Anurag Kahol . The recent ransomware attacks that ravaged organizations around the globe last week have brought sudden attention to a longstanding problem. Few enterprises today are prepared for a ransomware attack and while most discussions focus on detection capabilities, disaster recovery is often overlooked. Disaster recovery strategies have always focused […]
NotPetya ransomware hackers move bitcoins out of the pronounced wallet
Hackers who launched NotPetya ransomware on many companies operating in Ukraine and Europe on June 27th,2017 seem to have obtained success with their second move. The cyber crooks on Tuesday night moved more than £8,000 worth of bitcoins from the account used to receive the ransoms to an undisclosed e-wallet. It is a known fact […]
How businesses can protect their computers from Ransomware like Petya
Worried about Ransomware like Petya crippling your business…? Then just follow these steps to protect your computers from the said malware. 1.) Train your staff to be suspicious- Being suspicious in some cases do works and here’s the best reason to prove it. According to a study carried out by Kaspersky Labs 60% of ransomware […]
Ukraine accuses Russia of launching Not Petya Ransomware attack
Ukraine has accused Russia of launching cyber attacks on public and private entities on last Tuesday. The attack which took place on June 27th, 2017 disrupted the work of public and private institutions by locking down their databases. The initial analysis made by some security experts said that the attack was a Petya malware attack. […]
Windows 10 new update to hide folders & files from Ransomware
Microsoft is all set to release a new security update to its Windows 10 users in September this year. And as per the claims made by Windows 10 testers, the software will soon have the potential to hide folders from malicious software which has crept into the PC through the network and this includes the […]
Antidote to GoldenEye Cyber Attack has been found
Security Researchers have found an antidote to the recent Petya Ransomware cyber attack which took place in the late hours of Monday this week. The researchers claim that the solution will act as a kill switch that would prevent GoldenEye ransomware from spreading future into vulnerable systems. Researchers have found that a creation of read-only […]
