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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 Kubovič • 25 Oct 2018
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 Foltýn • 17 Sep 2018
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 Foltýn • 09 Aug 2018
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 Foltýn • 07 Jun 2018
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 Foltýn • 14 May 2018
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 Foltýn • 11 May 2018
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 Foltýn • 24 Apr 2018
This ransomware wants you to play, not pay
An unusual ransomware request has been uncovered by researchers.
Tomáš Foltýn • 13 Apr 2018
WannaCryptor said to reappear, hitting Boeing’s computers
The notorious ransomware prompted fears that aircraft production could be impacted
Tomáš Foltýn • 29 Mar 2018