ransomware
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ransomware
Virus software that "kidnaps" a user's computer by encrypting its hard drive and then demanding payment to decrypt it. Also known as a "cryptovirus" or "cryptotrojan." See wares.
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Definition: ransomware
Virus software that "kidnaps" a user's computer by encrypting its hard drive and then demanding payment to decrypt it. Also known as a "cryptovirus" or "cryptotrojan." See wares.
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Copyright violation alert ransomware in the wild
A currently ongoing ransomware campaign is using a novel approach to extort money from end users whose PCs have been locked down - it attempts to extorts $400 from users which would otherwise face...
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Mac OS X ransomware - hype or real threat?
In need of a fresh example that cybercriminals are actively looking for ways to monetize infected Mac OS X hosts? Early-stage discussions at several web forums, including a PoC (proof of concept,...
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Mac OS X SMS ransomware - hype or real threat?
In need of a fresh example that cybercriminals are actively looking for ways to monetize infected Mac OS X hosts? Early-stage discussions at several web forums, including a PoC, offer an insight...
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New ransomware locks PCs, demands premium SMS for removal
UPDATE: Another variant has been detected. Following the recently uncovered hybrid scareware with elements of ransomware, and last year's GPcode ransomware attacks, cybercriminals have once again...
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Scareware meets ransomware: "Buy our fake product and we'll decrypt the files"
A newly pushed scareware called File Fix Professional 2009 (FileFix Pro 2009), has the potential to influence the way in which spreaders of rogue security software optimize their revenue in the...
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How to recover GPcode encrypted files?
Got backups? In response to the security community's comments on the futile attempt to directly attack the 1024 bit RSA keys using distributed computing, Kaspersky Labs are now reasonably...
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Who's behind the GPcode ransomware?
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Localized ransomware variants circulating in the wild
Security researchers have intercepted multiple localized ransomware variants currently circulating in the wild.
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New ransomware impersonates the U.S Department of Justice
Security researchers from Trusteer have intercepted a ransomware variant being pushed using the Citadel crimeware platform.
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New ransomware variants spotted in the wild
Security researchers from TrendMicro, F-Secure and Dr. Web have intercepted two new ransomware variants currently circulating in the wild.
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Localized ransomware variants impersonate law enforcement agencies
Security researchers from Microsoft, have intercepted multiple localized ransomware variants, impersonating law enforcement agencies across the world.
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New ransomware variant uses false child porn accusations
Researchers from BitDefender have detected a new ransomware variant currently spreading in the wild.
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Microsoft themed ransomware variant spotted in the wild
Researchers from PandaLabs have spotted a Microsoft themed ransomware variant.
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New GPCode ransomware encrypts files, demands $125 for decryption
Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have intercepted a new variant of the GPCode ransomware.
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GpCode ransomware returns, with stronger encryption
A new version of the dangerous GpCode ransomware has been detected, using RSA-1024 and AES-256 as crypto-algorithms.
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Image Gallery: April's cyber threat landscape
Facebook phishing campaigns serving ZeuS crimeware, new Mac OS X malware variant, yet another cyber espionage network exposed, next to several reports detailing Opt-In botnets and how outdated...
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How to remove the ICPP Copyright Violation Alert ransomware
Although the original domain used to facilitate the $400 transaction is down, a huge number of people remain infected with the "copyright violation alert". Here's a universal license code for...
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