New Mac Malware Uses ‘Fileless’ Technique To Attack Stealthily
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New Mac Malware Uses ‘Fileless’ Technique To Attack Stealthily

Notorious hacking group Lazarus which is also behind the widespread WannaCry ransomware is trying to infect Mac users with new malware that uses ‘fileless’ technique to hide from antivirus software. As highlighted by Patrick Wardle, a Mac security expert, this new malware deploys in-memory execution or fileless infection that involves malware not writing anything to…

Remember WannaCry Ransomware Attack? This Country Has Been Publicly Blamed By The U.S.
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Remember WannaCry Ransomware Attack? This Country Has Been Publicly Blamed By The U.S.

he WannaCry ransomware that affected millions of Windows machines earlier this year hardly needs an introduction. The deadly ransomware came into existence after an NSA hacking tool based on a Windows flaw was leaked by a hacker group called Shadow Brokers. All the time since the attack first came to the world’s attention, there has been…

Petya Ransomware Vaccine: This Single File Will Protect You From Latest Attack
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Petya Ransomware Vaccine: This Single File Will Protect You From Latest Attack

Short Bytes: A security researcher has found a fix for the latest Petya Ransomware attack. For now, you can vaccinate your system in seconds by creating a particular file. If Petya finds that file on the disk, it stops the encryption business. Please note that users need to create this file independently on each computer…

Petya Ransomware: Another “WannaCry” Is Spreading Globally At A Massive Pace
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Petya Ransomware: Another “WannaCry” Is Spreading Globally At A Massive Pace

Short Bytes: After WannaCry, a new ransomware threat named Petya is here to haunt your computers. It has already affected a large number of countries, including Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, etc. The malware uses the NSA’s Eternal Blue exploit, which was leaked by Shadow Brokers. The actors behind this threat are demanding $300 in bitcoins as…

SambaCry: This Linux Malware Is Turning Machines Into CryptoCurrency Miners
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SambaCry: This Linux Malware Is Turning Machines Into CryptoCurrency Miners

Short Bytes: A few weeks ago, we got to know about a vulnerability that dealt with all versions of Samba. While a patch was released to fix this SMB protocol issue, researchers have managed to record the attacks using this flaw to target Linux machines and mine monero cryptocurrency. The SambaCry malware spreads by scanning for Raspberry…

8 Best Anti Ransomware Tools You Must Be Using In 2017
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8 Best Anti Ransomware Tools You Must Be Using In 2017

Short Bytes: In the recent past, ransomware has emerged as one of the most challenging cyber security threats. This has demanded the need for anti ransomware tools that one needs to use. Some of the notable tools like Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, Kaspersky, etc. use advanced methods to take preventive measures and block such attacks. Many ransomware…

WannaCry Ransomware Hackers Are Most Likely From China
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WannaCry Ransomware Hackers Are Most Likely From China

Short Bytes: Since the arrival of WannaCry ransomware, the researchers have been unable to find the exact forces behind the attack. A new analysis by Flashpoint highlights the possibility of WannaCry’s affiliation to Chinese hackers. The firm performed a linguistic analysis of ransom notes in WannaCry samples and arrived at this conclusion. here are some…

WannaCry Is Trying To Come Back From The Dead With The Help Of Mirai Botnet
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WannaCry Is Trying To Come Back From The Dead With The Help Of Mirai Botnet

Short Bytes: The pace of WannaCry ransomware was slowed down by an accidental kill switch. Now, the notorious hackers are trying to reignite the ransomware. They are trying to do so by DDoSing the kill switch domains using botnets made of Mirai malware. Marcus Hutchins, who discovered kill switch, says that these DDoS attacks don’t seem to…

Shadow Brokers, Who Leaked WannaCry Exploit, Planning To Release More Zero-Day Bugs
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Shadow Brokers, Who Leaked WannaCry Exploit, Planning To Release More Zero-Day Bugs

Short Bytes: Shadow Brokers were the first to reveal the vulnerabilities that led to the release of the WannaCry virus and it looks like they are back with a bang. They are launching a subscription-based model where people will be sold zero-day exploits and hacking tools, at least to those who have opted to become…

WannaCry Ransomware: Everything You Need To know & How To Protect Yourself
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WannaCry Ransomware: Everything You Need To know & How To Protect Yourself

Short Bytes: The WannaCry ransomware delivered some devastating results when it struck 99 countries and disrupted health care organizations in the blink of an eye. Ransomware should never be trifled with because it can potentially lock you out of your computer, meaning important and sensitive data can be compromised. Here, we explain the nature of…