Advanced Threats April 26, 2016

The Secret Keys to Cryptowall’s Success

2 min read - Why is the Cryptowall ransomware so successful? A lot of the credit goes to its developers, who integrated marketing tactics seamlessly.

January 26, 2016

Cryptowall 4.0: Now Part of a Bad-News Bundle

2 min read - Cryptowall 4.0 now comes bundles into the Angler exploit kit, among other dangerous packages. Here's what you need to know about this threat.

December 3, 2015

Tech Support Scammers Spotted Using Ransomware

2 min read - In a troubling new development, some tech support scammers may have begun using ransomware tools to increase their chances of cashing in on schemes.

Malware July 21, 2015

Ransomware: The Enterprise’s Boogeyman

3 min read - Ransomware is a growing problem in today's threat landscape, but organizations can prepare for and prevent this type of malware from becoming an issue.

July 17, 2015

TeslaCrypt Levels Up Encryption With Version 2.0.0

2 min read - TeslaCrypt is back, this time with better encryption and a re-skin to make it look like part of CryptoWall. What's worth knowing about Version 2.0.0?

Malware February 17, 2015

The Darknet Isn’t Just for Dark Deals

2 min read - When discussing the darknet, the focus has shifted from its use as infrastructure for malware communication to the hidden services it offers.

December 17, 2014

OphionLocker Ransomware Uses Advanced Encryption to Hold Data Hostage

2 min read - Security researchers said a recently discovered strain of ransomware called OphionLocker uses some of the most advanced cryptography yet developed.

November 25, 2014

Research on Ransom Malware Suggests Antivirus May Not Do the Job

2 min read - A report from Bromium argues that backup technologies may be more effective in containing ransom malware threats than traditional antivirus software.