Ransomware
SSL Encryption and Free Certificates being used for Malware attacks!
Cloud Security Company ZScalar had warned all internet users that cybercriminals are using SSL Encryption and Free Certificates to launch malware attacks. Researchers from San Jose based security firm have confirmed that the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption which is meant to protect users from cyber attacks is, in fact, helping the cyber crooks in […]
ShurLOckr Ransomware targets Google Drive and Microsoft Office!
Researchers from Bitglass, a cloud access security broker have discovered a new strain of ransomware named ShurL0ckr which targets cloud apps such as Google Drive, Microsoft Sharepoint, Skype and Telegram app. And what’s peskier in the discovery is that the ransomware can currently be detected by only 7% of Antivirus engines prevailing in the cyber […]
Faster Detection of Cyber Attacks: Using Deep Packet Inspection to Identify Lateral Movements
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology, embedded in cybersecurity software, can enable faster, more accurate detection of network infiltration. DPI examines the data part of a packet as it passes an inspection point and alerts to any non-compliance protocols, viruses, spam, and malware. Leveraging DPI software to detect abnormal activity such as lateral movements can help […]
Great British Firewall blocks 54 million cyber attacks and news about Lauri Love
United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Center(NCSC) has disclosed that its security teams have succeeded in blocking around 54 million malicious online attacks last year and have taken down around 120,000 fake websites- all as a part of a ‘Great British Firewall’ program designed to stop cybercriminals targeting the public to steal money and sensitive data. […]
Classifying Malware Using Deep Learning
Wrapping up 2017, it is safe to say there has been a massive increase in cybersecurity disasters. With that in mind, and due to the lack of expertise, it seems (and rightfully so) more and more organizations are concerned for the states of their infrastructure’s security. This concern leads many organizations and businesses to use […]
ISIL will shift its focus to cyber attacks after battlefield loss!
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, shortly known as ISIL, is all set to shift its focus to cyber warfare due to the battlefield loss with American troops in Iraq. Yes, the terrorist group along with a few other anti-social elements of Israel has decided to launch cyber attacks on the critical infrastructure […]
Malwarebytes states that Ransomware and Cryptomining spiked in 2017!
According to a report released by Malwarebytes, Ransomware and Cryptomining attacks are said to have spiked in 2017. The security firm discovered that threat has increased to an alarming scale specifically in the Asia Pacific region with a report revealing a 1000 percent increase in detections in 2017 and with no signs of mellowing down […]
Ransomware news on Spartanburg Public Library and GandCrab
Spartanburg County Public Library was hit by a ransomware cyberattack on Monday this week and so the users of the library were not in a position to check out or return books from that day onwards. The library staff has issued a notice on Tuesday saying the computer systems were down for maintenance and so […]
Allscripts is yet to recover from SamSam Ransomware Attack!
A new variant of Ransomware called ‘SamSam’ is seen striking the companies operating in West and the latest victim happens to be ‘AllScripts Healthcare Solutions’, which offers electronic health records services and practice management to physicians, hospitals and Paramedics working across America. The Chicago based company said that it is yet to recover from the […]
Ransomware spreaders are seen dumping Bitcoins for rival Crypto Currencies!
Ransomware spreaders or those demanding ransom in return for a decryption key to free up a ransomware attacked encrypted database are saying ‘No’ to Bitcoins these days. It said that cybercriminals are now demanding more private digital currency like Monero, Ethereum, and Zcash in order to avoid being tracked by law enforcement. From the past […]
