Threat Analysis Unit (TAU) Threat Intelligence Notification: Cyborg Ransomware

Cyborg Ransomware was found being distributed via spear-phishing email campaign which contains a fake “Windows Update” email which appears as a ‘.jpg’ file in the email attachment, but is instead a ‘.exe’ binary file. It tries to tempt users to click on the malicious attachment file in order to...

A week in security (November 18 – 24)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at stalkerware’s legal enforcement problem, announced our cooperation with other security vendors and advocacy groups to launch Coalition Against Stalkerware, published our fall 2019 review of exploit kits, looked at how Deepfake on LinkedIn makes for...

Cyborg ransomware posing as Windows update hits PCs

By Sudais Named Cyborg ransomware; the attackers try to lure users by sending emails prompting them to take immediate action with a two-line subject. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyborg ransomware posing as Windows update hits PCs...

Fake 'Windows Update' Installs Cyborg Ransomware

A malicious spam campaign that informs victims it contains a “critical Windows update” instead leads to the installation of Cyborg ransomware, researchers have found. Further, they were able to access its builder, which can be used to create malware variants. The email-based threat, discovered...