Ransomware risk from over 140 million websites, researcher warns
Around 142 million legitimate websites could be serving up ransomware to their unwitting users due to out-of-date software, according to a new study.
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IoT malware and ransomware attacks on the incline: Intel Security
Intel Security has released a five-year retrospective report on industry threats,
Don’t let cybercriminals hold your business hostage
In September 2013, a vicious form of malware entered the threat landscape: CryptoLocker. Belonging to a family of infections called ‘ransomware’, this virus and others of its type are designed to extort money from victims by denying them access to their personal files.
New TeslaCrypt’s Shrewd Disguise as CryptoWall
Security researcher Fedor Sinitsyn reported on the new TeslaCrypt V2.0. This family of ransomware is relatively new, it was first detected in February 2015. It’s been dubbed the “curse” of computer gamers because it targets many game-related file types. The attackers are focusing on the U.S. and Germany. Read more. Share on: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook
FBI Alert: $18 Million in Ransomware Losses
Ongoing CryptoWall Attacks Lead to Major Expenses In the past year, U.S. businesses and consumers have experienced more than $18 million in losses stemming from a single strain of ransomware called CryptoWall, according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Read more. Share on: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook
Cyber-thieves cash in from malware
Cyber-thieves can reap returns of almost 1,500% when they invest in ransomware, a study suggests. Trustwave looked at how much cash typical cybercriminals spend and what their potential profits might be. It estimated it would cost $5,900 (£3,860) to buy a ransomware kit that could return up to $90,000 in one month of operation. Read …
Companies should be more vigilant about protecting data and stopping attacks
Although cyberattacks are becoming more complex, according to Verizon’s recently released 2015 Data Breach Investigations Report, hackers are continuing to use “decades-old techniques such as phishing and hacking” in order to access information.