Zepto ransomware is a relatively new player in the ransomware scene, and it’s closely related to the infamous Locky ransomware. Taking a closer look at Zepto’s code, we found that the code is pretty much the same as Locky’s code, but it has been slightly modified. The malware authors behind Zepto use the same methods used to spread Locky, and even the infection vector and the TOR payment page are the same, which makes us think that the people behind Locky are now spreading Zepto. The only difference between Locky and Zepto is the ransom demand. Zepto’s demand is much higher than Locky’s, 3 Bicoins (approximately $1,850).
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Mr. Robot Review: eps2.8_h1dden-pr0cess.axx
I honestly do not know where to begin with this week’s episode of Mr. Robot, I am still in a bit of shock! Elliot only carried out one hack, but many other things unraveled, leaving with me with so many questions.
Mr. Robot Review: eps2.7_init_5.fve
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2012 Dropbox breach strikes again, dumps 68 million passwords online
Dropbox has suffered a password dump of epic proportions. (Image via Graham Cluley)
Dropbox has been going through some rough times as of late. In the past 24 hours, headlines have been popping up left and right about a Dropbox password dump of epic proportions.
Privacy Policy update: WhatsApp will share your information with Facebook
This week, every WhatsApp user experienced a pop-up message asking them to agree to the company’s new Terms and Privacy Policy. Those who just simply clicked on the green Agree button probably don’t have much of a clue as to what is going on.
Como o Avast detecta novos malwares?
O Laboratório de Ameaças da Avast utiliza a CyberCapture para detectar ameaças desconhecidas
O nosso Laboratório de Ameaças da Avast está no coração da nossa capacidade de proteger as pessoas contra malwares. Entre 600.000 e 1 milhão de arquivos são enviados pelo sistema de detecção todos os dias. Quase a metade deles são arquivos desconhecidos. Isto significa que em algum lugar do mundo alguém foi alvo de cibercriminosos. Os analistas do Laboratório de Ameaças da Avast como Michal Salat, que aparece na foto acima, trabalha para bloquear estes ataques.
Wi-Fi Finder 2.0 brings secure Wi-Fi connectivity to the next level
Avast Wi-Fi Finder 2.0 brings you a new design and more secure Wi-Fi hotspots than ever before.
Calling all Avast Wi-Fi Finder fans! We’re excited to share our biggest update yet: Avast Wi-Fi Finder version 2.0! The update comes loaded with a slick new design that is both extremely easy to use and pleasing to the eye. The updates in Wi-Fi Finder 2.0 continue to support our vision of providing you with free, secure and fast connection to Wi-Fi networks everywhere you go.
Apple security holes reveal chinks in the iOS armor
What do mobile software companies, hackers, and spy agencies have in common? They look for vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems.
Back-to-school security tips for IT admins [Infographic]
Mr. Robot Review: eps2.6_succ3ss0r.p12
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Rami Malek must have been on vacation the week that this episode of Mr. Robot was filmed, since Elliot makes absolutely no appearances during the entire episode, not even via flashback. Darlene is very violent this episode, committing her first murder and then knocking her boyfriend Cisco out with a bat in the last scene!