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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

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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

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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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Facebook security breach puts 50 million user accounts at risk

October 16, 2018 By Norbert Webb Leave a Comment

Facebook View As feature contained a security flaw

Failure to secure "View As" feature results in Facebook vulnerability affecting millions Facebook security breach occurred due to insecure "View As" feature. According to experts, the bug gave fraudsters a chance to take control over users’ accounts, including the one that belongs to Mark … [Read more...] about Facebook security breach puts 50 million user accounts at risk

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Beware of compromised WordPress sites redirecting users to tech support scam pages

September 23, 2018 By Norbert Webb Leave a Comment

Tech support scammers compromise Wordpress websites

Scammers infect Wordpress sites to redirect victims Tech support scammers strike again, and this time, they found a way to compromise legitimate Wordpress websites. In September 2018, experts from Sucuri reported that hackers are inserting malicious codes into .js, .php files as well as in WP … [Read more...] about Beware of compromised WordPress sites redirecting users to tech support scam pages

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