Majority of malware is invisible without https inspection
Two-thirds (67 percent) of the malware delivered in the first quarter of 2020 used encrypted https connections, according to a study by WatchGuard Technologies. Without https inspection, these threats can not be detected.
Of the encrypted malware, 72 percent involve zero-day malware that hasn't ...
Why cybercriminals use forums and the dark web on a large scale
The amount of cybercrime activity has increased in recent years, despite attempts by various authorities to reduce these numbers. The underworld of the internet, especially forums and the dark web, is a popular source to spread cybercrime. Recently, security company Trend Micro conducted research t...
‘Multistage ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly dangerous’
Multistage ransomware attacks on vital infrastructure providers are becoming more dangerous and frequent, according to an analysis by cybersecurity firm Cybereason.
According to Cybereason, many networks that protect critical infrastructure are 'old and vulnerable'. Although the aim of most atta...
Security experts urge Windows 10 update due to ‘wormable’ bug
Homeland Security advises Windows 10 users to install the latest version of the operating system as soon as possible after a critical vulnerability has been found. The bug contains a 'wormable' element, which makes it easy to spread.
Microsoft published a patch mid-March that should fix the bug....
Cognizant expected to lose up to 70 million dollars due to ransomware
Cognizant expects to lose 50 to 70 million dollars (46 to 64 million euros) after last month's ransomware incident. The IT service provider reported this in an earnings call.
Karen McLoughlin, Cognizant Chief Financial Officer, expects the ransomware incident to result in additional unforeseen c...
New variant Android ransomware claims to be from the FBI
A modified version of the Black Rose Lucy malware has surfaced on Android devices with the hackers impersonating the FBI. When affected users pay a fine, they supposedly could regain access to their encrypted files.
At the end of 2018, Check Point's security researchers identified a new variant ...
Security researcher targeted by attack in ransomware campaign
A SentinelOne researcher is the victim of a troll action in a new ransomware campaign. The malware mentions the researcher as the author and also reveals his personal data.
The cybersecurity company said it had spotted a new MBRLocker variant. but with the name of SentinelOne researcher Vitali K...
Travelex pays 2.3 million dollars to cybercriminals
Currency Exchange Travelex paid 2.3 million dollars to cybercriminals after a ransomware attack. Travelex's systems were encrypted by ransomware in early January. The company has paid the cyber criminals in question to recover lost data, according to sources from The Wall Street Journal.
Not onl...
Significantly more ransomware detected in early 2020
An increase of twenty percent was detected for ransomware in February compared to a month earlier. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro noted significant growth, including a significant increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC), where companies are trying to steal money.
For February as a whole, Tre...
Microsoft warns hospitals about ransomware during corona crisis
Not only people who work from home because of the corona virus are targeted by cyber attacks, hospitals are also more often targeted by hackers. In a blog post, Microsoft announces that it is actively working with such important locations to ensure that security is optimal to prevent major problems...
Ryuk-ransomware targets hospitals during pandemic
The Ryuk-ransomware continues to focus on hospitals during the corona virus crisis. Even a number of cyber criminals previously called for the situation not to be abused, but this is not being met by everyone.
The Ryuk-ransomware was used last month for attacks on 10 health organisations. Ryuk w...
Hospitals and healthcare providers under fire with ransomware attacks
Hackers are currently targeting hospitals and healthcare providers with ransomware attacks, while many of those institutions are struggling with the COVID-19 corona virus pandemic.
SiliconAngle reports that a health district in Illinois and a hospital in the Czech Republic have been targeted by ...