GMPF Ransomware
A new enemy has made waves in the cyber domain. The threat has been classified as a ransomware known as GMPF Ransomware. Like traditional ransomware, it hacks computers and demands…
Muscatine Officials Reverting to the Old Ways
Recently, we reported about the ransomware attack on the town of Muscatine, a city in Iowa. Authorities have still not been able to find the exact attack vector through which…
No Internet at the Library of Muscatine
The recent attack on Muscatine prompted the local library to put a warning sign to create awareness. According to Pam Collins, the Library Director, the sign states that internet cannot…
Did Internet Solutions Get Hit By a Ransomware?
Recently, it was reported that clients who use the hosting services of Internet Solutions are at risk. What this means is that a cyberthreat allegedly managed to cripple the servers…
SOLO ransomware – A Cryptovirological discovery
With continuous progress in the domain of cryptovirology, ransomware operators are now trying new ways and methods to carry out successful exploits. For instance, many cryptovirological developers are focusing on…
Crawford County Gets Hacked
Another one bites the dust. According to the latest reports, this time the Crawford County (Robinson, IL) has gotten into the crosshairs of a ransomware. The ransomware managed to lock…
The Cybercriminal Group behind GandCrab Ransomware Shows Mercy to Syrian Father
Recently, the cybercriminal group behind GandCrab Ransomware displayed a change of heart and provided keys for ransomware removal to the Syrian demographic. So what made this sudden change? The actual…
Leading Law Enforcement Agencies Collaborate to Dismantle GandCrab Ransomware
Due to the onslaught of GandCrab Ransomware attacks, security organizations and law enforcement agencies around the world have been on their toes. Recently, many of these law enforcement agencies including…
Fortnite VBucks Ransomware
Even gamers are not free from the might of ransomware campaigns. Recently, the popular game Fortnite was exploited by the cybercriminals to deceive users. The ransomware known as Fortnite VBucks…
CBC Pays CAD 20,000 in Ransom
CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) reported that an organization paid bitcoins equaling CAD 20,000 as ransom to a cybercriminal group. The organization acted on behalf of the indigenous Canadian tribes. The…