Ransomware: A type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system's screen or by locking the users' files unless a ransom is paid.
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This week's recap covers CRYPSHED, as well as a campaign that delivers both LOCKY and FAKEGLOBE.
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Major events shook the global threat landscape in the first half of 2017. Our midyear security roundup covers the old and the new, from ransomware and BEC scams to potential attacks against industrial robots.
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The ransomware business continues to expand with the discovery of a ransomware development kit on underground forums.
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Having infected 23 million emails in just the span of 24 hours, the new Locky campaign is now considered the largest to hit the second half of 2017.
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The Defray ransomware targets specific companies from different industries, leveraging more sophisticated social engineering tactics than the typical ransomware.
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Our latest ransomware sightings—from Locky and SAMSAM to HiddenTear—show how old wines in new bottles can still be credible threats.
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Disk-encrypting ransomware HDDCryptor, also known as Mamba, has reemerged. Here's what you need to know about this threat and what you can do to mitigate it.
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No business or user is too big or too small for ransomware. As the threat continues to evolve, organizations and end users must be equally proactive. Here are some best practices for mitigating ransomware.
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Last week's notable ransomware stories include two mobile "Lockers" and the resurgence of Cerber with a new behavior.
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Ransomware operators continue to diversify their attack tactics with the discovery of SnakeLocker—a new variant that uses two names in an attempt to dodge security scanners.
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