The Kangaroo ransomware is the latest ransomware from the developer behind the Apocalypse Ransomware, Fabiansomware, and Esmeralda. What makes this version stand out a bit more is the use ofRead More →
An ongoing spam campaign is using boobytrapped image files to download and infect users with the Locky ransomware, Israeli security firm Check Point reports. aMalware authors are spreading malicious imageRead More →
Stampado is one of the many new ransomware strains we have seen in 2016. Stampado was first seen in the wild in July 2016, as one of the cheapest piecesRead More →
A new ransomware called CryptoLuck has been discovered by Proofpoint security researcher and exploit kit expert Kafeine that is being distributed via the RIG-E exploit kit. While it has become common toRead More →
Emails tell victims they need to download an attachment to view “suspicious activity” – then infects them with ransomware. In the immediate aftermath of a major data breach, cybercriminals willRead More →
The latest Android.Lockscreen variants declare their activity as part of the launcher category to get around Android’s security restrictions. New variants of Android.Lockscreen are using a simple, yet effective techniqueRead More →
The Exotic Ransomware is a new infection released by a malware developer going by the alias of EvilTwin or Exotic Squad. Discovered on October 12th by MalwareHunterTeam, the Exotic Ransomware will encrypt allRead More →
The latest variant of the notorious Cerber ransomware family is currently featured in several infection campaigns, security researchers warn. Dubbed Cerber 4.0, the malware version emerged in early October andRead More →
The latest Android.Lockscreen variants are using new techniques to improve their chances of obtaining ransom money. New variants of Android.Lockscreen are using pseudorandom passcodes to prevent victims from unlocking devicesRead More →
Misconfigured server led to Encryptor RaaS’ downfall. After law enforcement seized servers belonging to Encryptor RaaS, a Ransomware-as-a-Service cyber-crime portal, the site’s operators decided to close it down for goodRead More →
