Ransomware


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ESET releases new decryptor for Syrian victims of GandCrab ransomware

ESET releases new decryptor for Syrian victims of GandCrab ransomware

ESET releases new decryptor for Syrian victims of GandCrab ransomware

ESET experts have created a new decryption tool that can be used by Syrian victims of the GandCrab ransomware. It is based on a set of keys recently released by the malware operators

Ondrej Kubovič25 Oct 2018


Bristol airport takes flight screens offline after apparent ransomware attack

Bristol airport takes flight screens offline after apparent ransomware attack

Bristol airport takes flight screens offline after apparent ransomware attack

The screens in “key locations” are back up and running again, while the airport paid no ransom to return its systems to working order

Tomáš Foltýn17 Sep 2018


Attackers grab hold of PGA of America files, demand ransom

Attackers grab hold of PGA of America files, demand ransom

Attackers grab hold of PGA of America files, demand ransom

The golf association is said to have had little success with restoring access to its files so far

Tomáš Foltýn09 Aug 2018


Atlanta’s ransomware attack: Police dashcam video archives lost forever

Atlanta’s ransomware attack: Police dashcam video archives lost forever

Atlanta’s ransomware attack: Police dashcam video archives lost forever

The city has spent $5 million to restore files, rebuild impacted systems, and harden its cyber-defenses

Tomáš Foltýn07 Jun 2018


WannaCryptor: The curious tale of a ravenous cryptoworm

WannaCryptor: The curious tale of a ravenous cryptoworm

WannaCryptor: The curious tale of a ravenous cryptoworm

Do you still remember how WannaCryptor ran its – winding – course? It was a tale that revealed a number of intriguing plot lines amid the ransomworm’s numerous twists and turns.

Tomáš Foltýn14 May 2018


12 months on, what are the lessons learned from WannaCryptor?

12 months on, what are the lessons learned from WannaCryptor?

12 months on, what are the lessons learned from WannaCryptor?

Time does fly! It feels like only yesterday that a new strain of hitherto little-known malware achieved celebrity status among global ransomware campaigns

Tomáš Foltýn11 May 2018


Ransomware runs rampant in 2017, Verizon report finds

Ransomware runs rampant in 2017, Verizon report finds

Ransomware runs rampant in 2017, Verizon report finds

Social engineering attacks that involve pretexting nearly tripled on an annual basis while phishing simulations show that curiosity gets the better of 4% of people.

Tomáš Foltýn24 Apr 2018


This ransomware wants you to play, not pay

This ransomware wants you to play, not pay

This ransomware wants you to play, not pay

An unusual ransomware request has been uncovered by researchers.

Tomáš Foltýn13 Apr 2018


WannaCryptor said to reappear, hitting Boeing’s computers

WannaCryptor said to reappear, hitting Boeing’s computers

WannaCryptor said to reappear, hitting Boeing’s computers

The notorious ransomware prompted fears that aircraft production could be impacted

Tomáš Foltýn29 Mar 2018