In our blog, we’ve already shown you several different types of interesting ransomware, each with their own peculiarities. Maktub for example, has a streamlined, clean and easy“payment-page” that perfectly explains how one can get the encrypted files back.
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Anything connected to the Internet could be hacked and so is the Internet of Things (IoTs).
The market fragmentation of IoTs or Internet-connected devices is a security nightmare, due to poor security measures implemented by their vendors.
Now, the researchers at security firm ESET have discovered a piece of Malware that is targeting embedded devices such as routers, and other
Do you deal with MS Word files on the daily basis?
If yes, then are you aware that even opening a simple doc file could compromise your system?
It is a matter to think that the virus does not directly affect you, but it is you who let the virus carry out the attack by enabling deadly “Macros” to view the doc contents that are generally on eye-catching subjects like bank invoice.
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MedStar Health is the latest healthcare provider to fall victim to ransomware in escalating attacks targeting hospitals.
ESET researchers are actively monitoring malware that targets embedded systems such as routers, gateways and wireless access points. We call this new threat Linux/Remaiten.
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Hackers are escalating recent attacks against hospitals with new stains of server-side ransomware whose most recent variants are dubbed SamSam and Maktub.
Ransomware is really popular among the bad guys. This variant stands out for its “visual” aspects — and its embrace of time-based dynamic pricing.
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Researchers found 50 cross site scripting vulnerabilities in the popular open source shopping cart application Zen Cart.
Hackers called Bears Inc. are targeting small US-based banks and retailers slow to comply to new rules regarding a transition to chip-and-PIN bankcard technology.
