ransomware

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Puma discloses data breach caused by ransomware attack: Attack via Kronos Private Cloud?

Sportswear maker Puma has disclosed that it has been the victim of a data breach According to a data breach notification...
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Rook ransomware, a new ransomware born from leaked Babuk code

A new ransomware named Rook has hit the cybercrime scene, declaring that it will make "big bucks" by infiltrating corpor...
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Ransomware extortionist “N3TW0RM” cyber attack in Israel?

A new ransomware extortion ring called "N3TW0RM" has reportedly been carrying out cyber attacks targeting Israeli compan...
glossary

What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of cryptoviral malware that threatens to release the victim's data unless a ransom is paid, or perm...
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Vaccine software released to stop “STOP ransomware” encryption

G DATA, a German security software company, has released vaccine software that blocks the "STOP Ransomware" ransomware f...
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U.S. Federal Trade Commission(FTC) publishes two steps to prevent ransomware for small businesses

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released two steps for small and medium-sized businesses on how to protect t...
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Fake NPM library of noblox.js-proxied to install ransomware and password stealer found to be circulating

Fake NPM packages in Roblox's library have been found to install ransomware and password stealing Trojans on unsuspectin...
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Major auto parts maker halts operations after ransomware attack: employees sent home

German multinational Eberspächer Group has found that some of its factory workers were sent home on paid leave while it ...
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Ransomware Deployed Using SQL Injection Bug in BillQuick Invoicing Software

A hacking group has exploited a security flaw in a popular invoicing software to hijack its servers and deploy ransomwar...
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研究所のランサムウェア攻撃「Ryuk」の引き金はなんと学生による海賊版ソフトウェアのダウンロード

ある学生が高額なデータ可視化ソフトを海賊版で入手しようとしたことが、欧州の生体分子研究機関で本格的なRyukランサムウェア攻撃を引き起こしたことがわかりました。 ソフトウェアのクラックは違法であるだけでなく、マルウェアの一般的な感染源となっ...