For shame! Newest phishing scams traffic on victim humiliation threats
Phishing scams persist because people get duped by them. With attackers now using the weapon of potential shame, victims are more terrified than ever.
Ransomware
Mark of Zorro: New ransomware variant picking up steam
Zorro ransomware has been successful in getting some victims to pay to decrypt their files. Fortunately, there is a free fix available.
Two U.S. hospitals dealing with ransomware attack
An especially heartless group of hackers hit hospitals with ransomware that made them unable to accept patients from emergency service transports.
Rotexy malware morphs into dangerous banking Trojan
Rotexy malware, which traces its origin back to 2014, has evolved into a dangerous banking Trojan primarily attacking Russian citizens.
Hackers with a heart? GandCrab devs send decryption keys to Syrians
Does this act of mercy from GandCrab hackers indicate a change of heart? Or is it merely a case of the cybercriminals simply trying to save face?
Port of San Diego suffers cyberattack
With major systems taken down, the Port of San Diego is rushing to get its network infrastructure in a functional state following a cyberattack.
Ryuk ransomware proving extremely lucrative for creators
Ryuk is a ransomware that is doing significant damage in a short time-frame. It is understandable considering that it is an offspring of Hermes.
Don’t be a victim: How to stop ransomware attacks before they start
It’s time to put the gloves on and fight back against cybercriminals. Here are some simple steps you can do to stop ransomware attacks.
Shipping giant COSCO brutalized by ransomware attack
A still-unknown type of ransomware has caused major problems for COSCO, one of the United States’ top shipping companies.
Cities increasingly in the crosshairs of ransomware attacks
Major cities are increasingly the targets of hackers who believe governments are easy prey for ransomware attacks. There are ways, however, to lower the odds of becoming a victim.
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