A WannaCry Flaw Could Help Some Victims Get Files Back

A French researcher says he's found a tool that could help some fraction of victims running that older Windows version. Just don't reboot! The post A WannaCry Flaw Could Help Some Victims Get Files Back appeared first on WIRED...

Atlassian's HipChat Hacked — Users' Data May Have Been Compromised

Atlassian's group chat platform HipChat is notifying its users of a data breach after some unknown hacker or group of hackers broke into one of its servers over the weekend and stole a significant amount of data, including group chat logs. What Happened? According to a security notice published o...

Low-Cost Ransomware Service Discovered

A new ransomware as a service RaaS called Karmen has been discovered by security researchers at Recorded Future. This service allows anyone, including novices, to set up an account and customize their own ransomware campaign. The Karmen RaaS costs $175 and lets buyers set ransom prices, determine...

No More Ransom — 15 New Ransomware Decryption Tools Available for Free

No More Ransom, so is the Ransomware Threat. Launched less than a year ago, the No More Ransom NMR project has increased its capacity with new partners and new decryption tools added to its now global campaign to combat Ransomware. Started as a joint initiative by Europol, the Dutch National...

Google just discovered a dangerous Android Spyware that went undetected for 3 Years

An Android version of one of the most sophisticated mobile spyware has been discovered that remained undetected for at least three years due to its smart self-destruction capabilities. Dubbed Chrysaor, the Android spyware has been used in targeted attacks against activists and journalists mostly ...

Keys for Dharma Ransomware Released

Victims of the Dharma strain of ransomware can now get their files back, free of charge. Decryption keys for the ransomware were added to the Kaspersky Lab’s Rakhni decryptor tool Thursday morning. Dharma ransomware .dharma decryptor released pic.twitter.com/sIQorypOzj — Anton Ivanov @antonivanov...

Averting ransomware epidemics in corporate networks with Windows Defender ATP

Note: Read our latest comprehensive report on ransomware: Ransomware 1H 2017 review: Global outbreaks reinforce the value of security hygiene. Microsoft security researchers continue to observe ransomware campaigns blanketing the market and indiscriminately hitting potential targets...

Android Trojan Switcher Infects Routers via DNS Hijacking

A new Android Trojan uses a victims’ devices to infect WiFi routers and funnel any users of the network to malicious sites. The malware doesn’t target users directly – instead its goal is to facilitate further attacks by turning victims into accomplices. Researchers at Kaspersky Lab, who discover...

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...

Microsoft Extends Macro Protection to Office 2013

Microsoft is combating a surge in macro-based malware with a new feature that allows system administrators to configure Office 2013 to block Word, Excel, and PowerPoint macros. The capability had previously been introduced in March by Microsoft for its Office 2016 software. Microsoft said inciden...

FBI Encouraging Ransomware Victims To Report Infections

The Federal Bureau of Investigation this week urged victims of ransomware to report infections to federal law enforcement in hopes of better understanding the threat. The agency, in tandem with the Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3, issued a public service announcement on Thursday asking...

FBI Arrests Two Hackers Who Hacked US Spy Chief, FBI and CIA Director

US authorities have arrested two North Carolina men on charges that they were part of the notorious hacking group "Crackas With Attitude." Crackas with Attitude is the group of hackers who allegedly was behind a series of audacious and embarrassing hacks that targeted personal email accounts of...

Stampado Ransomware Sells on Dark Web for $39

Dirt cheap ransomware selling for as little as $39 on the dark web has security experts concerned the low price coupled with its potency could trigger a wave of new infections. The ransomware is called Stampado and besides its hallmark low price, the ransomware is also unique because it threatens...

IC3 Warns of Extortion Email Schemes

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert on extortion schemes that relate to recent high-profile data thefts. Fraudsters often use the news release of high-profile data breaches to scare victims into clicking on a link or paying a ransom. US-CERT encourages users and...

Viking Horde Malware Co-Ops Android Devices for Ad Fraud

The latest Android malware campaign to wend its way through Google’s Play marketplace can leverage victims’ phones for ad fraud, carry out DDoS attacks, send spam, and more, researchers warn. Dubbed Viking Horde, the campaign ropes Android devices into a botnet without their owners being any the...

Jigsaw Ransomware Decryption Tool

Menacing ransomware called Jigsaw threatened to delete thousands of files an hour if victims didn’t pay 0.4 Bitcoins or $150. Worse, restarting your PC, according to the attackers, would also cost victims 1,000 deleted files. The icing on the cake was a menacing image of “Billy the Puppet” from t...

Spy Banker Banking Malware Hosted on Google Cloud Server

A new run of Spy Banker banking malware infections has been targeting Portuguese-speaking victims in Brazil. While Spy Banker is an old threat, dating back to 2009 according to some security companies, the latest wrinkle attackers are taking is a new one. The campaign, spotted by researchers at...

CVE-2015-5451

Cross-site request forgery CSRF vulnerability in HP Operations Orchestration Central 10.x before 10.22.001 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors...

Dridex Banking Malware Infections Return

Conspicuously off the grid for close to two months, the Dridex banking Trojan made some noise Thursday morning when a large phishing campaign, primarily targeting victims in the U.K., was corralled by researchers at Palo Alto Networks. The phishing emails are laced with a Microsoft Word document...

Dutch Police Arrest Alleged CoinVault Ransomware Authors

Ransomware has emerged as major threat to consumers and businesses in recent years, and law enforcement agencies and security researchers have taken note. Authorities last year disrupted the Cryptolocker ransomware operation and now Dutch police have arrested two young men they believe are involv...