June 16, 2016 RAA Ransomware Is All JavaScript, Researchers Say 2 min read - Security researchers recently discovered RAA ransomware, which leverages its JavaScript code makeup to trick users into thinking it's legitimate.
June 13, 2016 Necurs Botnet Stumbles, Dridex and Locky Feel It 2 min read - Security researchers noticed a suspicious shutdown of the Necurs botnet, which is causing some disruption in Dridex and Locky campaigns.
June 13, 2016 Crysis Ransomware Prompts Panic as New Strain Supplants TeslaCrypt, Dethrones Locky 2 min read - Crysis ransomware snuck up on security researchers to become one of the most popular threats attacking organizations with old-school techniques.
June 7, 2016 Cerber Ransomware Uses Fast-Changing Hash Signatures to Evade Detection 2 min read - Researchers recently discovered that the Cerber ransomware is generating new hashes every 15 seconds to avoid detection by security tools.
June 1, 2016 No Wriggle Room? ZCryptor Ransomware Worms Its Way Onto PCs 2 min read - A new malware called ZCryptor was recently found to be leveraging attack techniques that resemble worms, making it the first case of a ransomworm.
Advanced Threats May 27, 2016 Bug Poaching: A New Extortion Tactic Targeting Enterprises 4 min read - Bug poaching may not feel as severe as full-blown advanced attacks that expose your data to the public, but you should treat them just as seriously.
Advanced Threats May 24, 2016 Q1 2016 Saw a Record High for Ransomware 4 min read - The first quarter of 2016 had a record high for ransomware infections, highlighting the need for better backup and restoration strategies.
May 23, 2016 TeslaCrypt Shuts Itself Down 2 min read - The developers behind the TeslaCrypt ransomware stopped the malware's operations despite its success and popularity, leading many to ask why.
May 16, 2016 Petya Is Back With a Nasty Secondary Payload 2 min read - The developers behind the Petya ransomware have added a second payload that makes the malware more effective — and more dangerous.
May 10, 2016 Dumbed Down: Locky Ransomware Hacked by White Hats 2 min read - A white-hat hacker managed to take some bite out of the malicious Locky ransomware. Are other advanced threats the next target?