Android Ransomware Development Made a Cinch by TDK Mobile Apps
Wannabe computer criminals can now easily create Android ransomware thanks to what are known as trojan development kits (TDKs). TDKs… Read More
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Facebook Password Stealer Pilfers Data from Wannabe Attackers
A "Facebook password stealer" is capable of covertly pilfering sensitive information from any wannabe attacker who uses it. On 3… Read More
50% of U.S. Organizations Lack Confidence in Stopping Ransomware, Reveals Survey
Ransomware has grown considerably as a threat since Malwarebytes released its first annual State of Ransomware Report in 2016.… Read More
Phishers Targeting Bank of America Customers’ Personal and Financial Data
Phishers are running a scam through a Russian hosting provider that's designed to target Bank of America customers' data. On… Read More
Top 7 Tips to Stay Secure on Your Summer Vacations
We all look forward to summer and its promise of fun-filled vacations. But in our haste to momentarily escape… Read More
Hacker Admits to Stealing Military Data from U.S. Department of Defense
A hacker has admitted to stealing hundreds of user accounts from a U.S. military communications system operated by the… Read More
Building on a Solid Foundation: Future-Proof your IT Environment
In today's expanding world of digital security threats, some truths are self-evident. Information security professionals must understand: That change happens … Read More
Russian Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Hacking Charges
A Russian man has received a sentence of 27 years in prison for hacking into American businesses and causing… Read More
Computer Security Disruption Tactics: Security Experts Race On To Catch The Hackers
It's now evident there are many more hacker intrusions during which security experts struggle to repel attackers and resolve… Read More
Student Expelled from University for Hacking Professors’ Emails
A university has expelled a student for hacking the email accounts of several professors in an attempt to improve… Read More
4 Innovation Enablers for Every Organization’s Digital Security Strategy
The digital landscape is beset with challenges that threaten businesses and individual users alike. Even so, most organizations aren't… Read More
The Ransomware Decryption Deception: How Various Scammers Trick Ransomware Victims Into Paying More
Ever since the first large-scale ransomware attacks started targeting individual users, companies, and government institutions, we have witnessed that… Read More
Netflix Membership Piracy Scam Tricks Users into Installing Ransomware
Computer criminals are luring in users with a Netflix membership account piracy scam and tricking them into installing ransomware. The… Read More
Satan: A New Ransomware-as-a-Service Attracting Affiliates with Free Licenses
A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called Satan is attracting amateur computer criminals on the dark web with free licenses. Once a… Read More
Dutch Website Builder Used Secret Script to Hack 20,000 Users
A Dutch website builder leveraged a secret script to steal 20,000 users' login credentials, hack their accounts, and commit… Read More
Spora Ransomware Equipped with Sophisticated Encryption, Payment Site
A new ransomware family called Spora comes outfitted with a sophisticated encryption scheme and a professionally designed payment portal. Spora,… Read More
Ransomware Attack Leads LA School to Fork Over $28K in Ransom
A school located in Los Angeles County, California has paid computer criminals 28,000 USD after it suffered a ransomware… Read More
Cerber Ransomware Spread by Nemucod in Pseudo-Darkleech Campaign
A pseudo-Darkleech campaign is exposing users to Nemucod malware that in turn downloads Cerber ransomware onto their machines. Heimdal's security… Read More
BlackEnergy Group Conducted Malware Attacks against Ukraine Banks
Researchers believe the BlackEnergy group launched malware attacks against the Ukrainian financial sector in the second half of 2016. ESET… Read More
Here’s What Happens After Your Webmail Account is Compromised
2016 will forever be remembered for all the "mega-breaches" that exposed users' personal information. Most of those larger-than-life security… Read More
Scam Says LinkedIn Team Needs Your Photo ID for Account Verification
Against many experts' advice, we as users tend to overshare information about ourselves on social media. Doing so makes… Read More
Computer Crime Never Pays, and These 5 Stories Prove It
It's no secret that some computer crime can generate a lot of money. For example, the author of Cerber… Read More
Spotify Mutes a Malvertising Attack Against Its Free Users
Spotify has muted a malvertising attack that targeted some users of its ad-supported music streaming service Spotify Free. On 4… Read More
RIG Exploit Kit Begins Distributing CrypMic Ransomware After ShadowGate Takedown
On June 7, 2016, the Angler exploit kit all of a sudden disappeared. It's unclear exactly what led to… Read More