FireCrypt Ransomware Contains DDoS Functionality

In addition to encrypting files, a new strain of ransomware also attempts to carry out a DDoS attack, albeit a weak one. The ransomware, FireCrypt, was uncovered by forensic experts at MalwareHunterTeam and analyzed by Bleeping Computer’s Lawrence Abrams on Wednesday. The malware technically come...

Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $1150 — Highest in last 3 Years

What a good start of the New Year for those holding Bitcoins! Web-based digital currency Bitcoin has passed $1,110 for the first time on the Bitstamp Price Index BPI since early November 2013. Bitcoin broke the barrier on 1 January and now is trading above $1,150 mark at the time of writing,...

Someone Hijacking Unsecured MongoDB Databases for Ransom

Nearly two years back, we warned users about publicly accessible MongoDB instances – almost 600 Terabytes TB – over the Internet which require no authentication, potentially leaving websites and servers at risk of hacking. These MongoDB instances weren't exposed due to any flaw in its software, b...

Secure Anti Forensic Anonymous Operating System: kodachi

Secure Anti Forensic Anonymous Operating System Linux Kodachi operating system is based on Debian 8.6 it will provide you with a secure, anti forensic, and anonymous operating system considering all features that a person who is concerned about privacy would need to have in order to be secure...

‘Popcorn Time’ Ransomware Sure to Cause Indigestion

ARCHIVED STORY ‘Popcorn Time’ Ransomware Sure to Cause Indigestion By Tim Hux · December 19, 2016 In early December the new ransomware “Popcorn Time” was discovered. It gives the victim the option of paying the ransom or infecting two other individuals and getting them to pay. “Popcorn Time” is a...

‘Popcorn Time’ Ransomware Sure to Cause Indigestion

ARCHIVED STORY ‘Popcorn Time’ Ransomware Sure to Cause Indigestion By Tim Hux · December 19, 2016 In early December the new ransomware “Popcorn Time” was discovered. It gives the victim the option of paying the ransom or infecting two other individuals and getting them to pay. “Popcorn Time” is a...

CEX.IO Bitcoin Exchange - Customized SSL, Dangerous filesystem permissions, Redefined SSL Common Names verifier vulnerabilities

HackApp vulnerability scanner discovered that application CEX.IO Bitcoin Exchange published at the 'play' market has multiple vulnerabilities...

Ransomware Gives Free Decryption Keys to Victims Who Infect Others

Researchers say they have uncovered ransomware still under development that comes with a novel and nasty twist. Infected victims of the ransomware known as Popcorn Time, have the option to either pay up, or they can opt to infect two others using a referral link. If the two new ransomware targets...

This Ransomware Unlocks Your Files For Free If You Infect Others

Is your PC infected with Ransomware? Either pay the ransom amount to the attacker or spread the infection further to get the decryption keys. Yes, this new technique has been employed by cyber criminals with the latest round of ransomware threat, dubbed Popcorn Time. Initially discovered by...

Hackers Make New Claim in San Francisco Transit Ransomware Attack

The San Francisco Municipal Transport Agency said by Sunday it had contained a ransomware attack that occurred Friday which impacted its internal computer and payment systems. The public transit system is facing new, unsubstantiated claims on Monday however that the group responsible for launchin...

San Francisco Metro System Hacked with Ransomware; Resulting in Free Rides

Nothing is immune to being hacked when hackers are motivated. The same proved by hackers on Friday, when more than 2,000 computer systems at San Francisco's public transit agency were apparently got hacked. San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency, also known as MUNI, offered free rides on...

Zebpay Bitcoin Wallet India - Apache license, BSD license, Customized SSL vulnerabilities

HackApp vulnerability scanner discovered that application Zebpay Bitcoin Wallet India published at the 'play' market has multiple vulnerabilities...

Fake fax ushers in revival of a ransomware family

Note: Read our latest comprehensive report on ransomware: Ransomware 1H 2017 review: Global outbreaks reinforce the value of security hygiene. "Criminal case against you" is a message that may understandably cause panic. That’s what a recent spam campaign hopes happens, increasing the likelihood ...

CVE-2016-8889

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027, the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history...

CVE-2016-8889

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027, the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history...

Command injection

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027, the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history...

CVE-2016-8889

In Bitcoin Knots v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814 fixed in v0.13.1.knots20161027, the debug console stores sensitive information including private keys and the wallet passphrase in its persistent command history...

CVE-2016-8889

The CVE is for Bitcoin Knots, affecting versions v0.11.0.ljr20150711 through v0.13.0.knots20160814, with a fix in v0.13.1.knots20161027. The issue is that the debug console stores sensitive data (private keys and wallet passphrase) in its persistent command history, enabling potential exposure of...

iCloud Phishing Campaign Zycode Back From the Dead

A phishing campaign aimed at Chinese Apple users that was thought to be in hibernation has been roused from its slumber. Researchers in June spotted the campaign, dubbed Zycode, targeting Apple iCloud users. A rash of suspended domains that month led to a lull for the campaign however; researcher...

FBI is Investigating Theft of $1.3 Million in Bitcoin from a Massachusetts Man

Over two months ago, the world's third largest Bitcoin Exchange Bitfinex lost around $72 Million worth of Bitcoins in a major hack. Shortly after the company encountered a $72,000,000 Bitcoin theft, an unnamed Bitfinex user from Cambridge, Massachusetts, filed a police report in September, allegi...