June 28, 2016

Ransomware bites NASCAR team: lessons learned… fast

You can't outrun ransomware. Maybe that's the lesson learned from its latest victim: the NASCAR team Circle Sport-Leavine Family Racing.

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May 22, 2016

Are you *sure* your iPad’s bricked? [Chet Chat Podcast 241]

Enjoy the latest episode of our regular security podcast...

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May 19, 2016

TeslaCrypt ransomware gang reveals master key to decrypt files

If you've been a victim of TeslaCrypt ransomware and are pondering whether or not to pay, your luck just might be in!

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April 26, 2016

Ransomware in your inbox: the rise of malicious JavaScript attachments

As well as avoiding booby-trapped Word attachments, you need to keep your eye out for suspicious JavaScript in emails, too.

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January 06, 2016

The current state of ransomware: TeslaCrypt

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December 22, 2015

The Current State of Ransomware – a new paper from SophosLabs

The history of ransomware, the latest threats, how they work, and what you can do to defend yourself. Great stuff from SophosLabs!

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June 25, 2015

CryptoWall ransomware cost US victims at least $18 million, FBI says

The CryptoWall variant of crypto-ransomware cost US businesses and consumers at least $18 million between April 2014 and June 2015. The total damages could be much higher.

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May 20, 2015

“Los Pollos Hermanos” ransomware – what will they think of next?

The latest visual meme in ransomware comes from a cult TV show...about ficticious crooks. Paul Ducklin walks you through "PolloCrypt," more correctly known as Troj/LPoLock-A...

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March 21, 2015

What’s that screenshot doing on Facebook? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]

Facebook, ransomware and updates to updates - all in 60 seconds! Our weekly video for 21 March 2015...

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