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macOS Ventura is out: All the cool features to know

October 27, 2022 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

MacOS Ventura is available now: get to know the top features

October 24: Update day for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS Apple announced back in June, at WWDC 2022, that it will be rolling out macOS Ventura on Monday, October 24, 2022. It is a significant date for Apple fans as not only Mac, but iPad and iPhone operating systems are getting updated. While the … [Read more...] about macOS Ventura is out: All the cool features to know

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Ransomware Gangs Begin Using Intermittent Encryption Strategy

September 13, 2022 By Matt Corey Leave a Comment

Ransomware gangs started using new technique called intermittent encryption to lock data stored in target computers

Cybercriminals begin adapting intermittent encryption techniques in new ransomware attacks Cybercriminals are now devising a new method called intermittent encryption that ensures the whole data on target computer gets encrypted much faster. This nascent method works by encrypting just sections … [Read more...] about Ransomware Gangs Begin Using Intermittent Encryption Strategy

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Fake Windows 10 Updates Infect Computers with Magniber Ransomware

May 2, 2022 By Norbert Webb Leave a Comment

Magniber ransomware virus is being distributed via fake Windows 10 update installers

Threat actors use Windows updates as a bait to spread Magniber ransomware Magniber ransomware operators have taken a new approach to distribute the virus. A recent investigation shows that cybercriminals are using fake Windows 10 cumulative or security updates as a bait to trick unsuspecting … [Read more...] about Fake Windows 10 Updates Infect Computers with Magniber Ransomware

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WastedLocker ransomware takes down Boyne Resorts reservation systems

October 24, 2020 By Norbert Webb Leave a Comment

wastedlocker infects boyne resorts systems

Boyne Resorts ski resort operator hit by WastedLocker Boyne Resorts, an owner and operator of 13 10 ski resorts and 11 golf courses in the United States, was reportedly hit by ransomware attack. The owner of resorts situated in popular ski mountains, such as Montana, Big Sky, Maine or Sugarloaf, … [Read more...] about WastedLocker ransomware takes down Boyne Resorts reservation systems

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Woman dies after German hospital hack, ransomware operators suspected of negligent homicide

September 21, 2020 By Norbert Webb 1 Comment

ransomware attack on german hospital leads to patient death

Cybercriminals have gone too far - patient died after German hospital was hit by ransomware On September 9th, Düsseldorf University Hospital in Germany was hit by a ransomware attack which took down 30 servers. The attack has stopped systems from working, forcing the healthcare workers to … [Read more...] about Woman dies after German hospital hack, ransomware operators suspected of negligent homicide

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Discord attack — NitroHack malware attempts to steal users’ passwords

June 24, 2020 By Scott Bolton Leave a Comment

Nitrohack malware for discord

NitroHack virus modifies a JavaScript file to steal account tokens Cyberspace has recently been hit by a new Discord malware, also known as NitroHack. This virus was particularly developed to apply malicious changes to JavaScript files to illegally gather victims' tokens. It spreads as a fake … [Read more...] about Discord attack — NitroHack malware attempts to steal users’ passwords

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PWNDLocker Ransomware Defeated: Free Decryption Available

March 8, 2020 By Matt Corey 1 Comment

pwndlocker ransomware decryption available now

PWNDLocker decryption is possible thanks to Emsisoft PWNDLocker ransomware, known as a big threat to companies and governmental institutions, has been defeated. Security researchers from Emsisoft have discovered an encryption flaw in the virus, making it possible to restore files marked with … [Read more...] about PWNDLocker Ransomware Defeated: Free Decryption Available

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STOP/DJVU Decryption Tool Released: Recover Files For Free

October 18, 2019 By Norbert Webb 20 Comments

Lucky day for all DJVU ransomware victims - free decryption is available STOP (DJVU) ransomware is finally defeated - the unbeatable malware analyst Michael Gillespie contributed to the most desired ransomware decryptor today. The analyst released a STOP DJVU Decrypter together with Emsisoft, and … [Read more...] about STOP/DJVU Decryption Tool Released: Recover Files For Free

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FBI published GandCrab master decryption keys

July 16, 2019 By Norbert Webb Leave a Comment

GandCrab-encrypted files can be recovered for free On July 15th, FBI has released Master Decryption Keys for GandCrab ransomware versions from 4 to 5.2. The national security organization has partnered with law enforcement agencies from 8 EU countries as well as with Europol and antivirus … [Read more...] about FBI published GandCrab master decryption keys

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Google kills Google+ in 2019: download and save your data now

February 1, 2019 By Norbert Webb Leave a Comment

Google+ shuts down in 2019

Google+ for consumers shuts down in April In April 2018, Google announced plans to shut down its not-so-successful clone of Facebook, Google Plus. The idea of creating the social network’s rival didn’t go through a reality check. On January 30th, 2019, Google published an announcement stating that … [Read more...] about Google kills Google+ in 2019: download and save your data now

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