WannaCry: How does it Work?
The internet is one of the most remarkable inventions of its time. With over 51% of the world’s population having access to the internet, it is safe to say that…
Amnesia Ransomware Decryptor Developed by Emsisoft
Amnesia is one of the latest ransomwares that happened to take the world by storm in the year 2017. The ransomware, created using the Delphi language, encrypted and infected files…
Amnesia Ransomware: Here’s What You Need to Know
The number of malicious software that was discovered in 2017 may have been considerably high, but that doesn’t change the fact that malicious software like malware, ransomware and computer viruses…
South Dakota Poised to Become a Cyber Security Hub
South Dakota is a sparsely populated Midwestern state that is today probably best known for Mount Rushmore. However, with an upcoming project dubbed ‘MadLabs,’ the state could be better identified…
Experts Discover a Variant of Cryptomix Ransomware
Cryptomix belongs to a ransomware family that was released about two years ago. Developers of the ransomware have made a few minor tweaks including adding .System extension to the encrypted…
A New Version of Scarab Ransomware is Targeting Corporations
Security experts have recently discovered a new version of Scarab ransomware. What’s unique about the new ransomware is that it does not spread through e-mails. Instead, cybercriminals are using brute…
Michael Gillespie Interview – The FBI Awarded Cyber-Superhero
The community leadership award for efforts to decrypt ransomware as a public service was given to Michael Gillespie. This special award, presented on behalf of the Director of the FBI,…
A Close Look at Cybersecurity Trends in 2018
Cyber Security is a billion-dollar industry global today with an estimated market value of $137.8 billion. In the next five years, the market value is expected to increase by more…
Japanese Teen Detained for Stealing Cryptocurrency Private Keys
A Japanese teen has been arrested for allegedly creating malware that steals private keys of cryptocurrency wallets. The 17-year-old boy is suspected of using the malware for stealing funds from…
AllScripts’ Services Shutdown by Ransomware
AllScripts — an electronic healthcare record (EHR) — was recently hit by a ransomware named SamSam. The website of the company was hit on January 18 after two data centers…