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Ransomware Recap: Old Dogs Locky, SAMSAM, HiddenTear Learn New Tricks
August 18, 2017
Our latest ransomware sightings—from Locky and SAMSAM to HiddenTear—show how old wines in new bottles can still be credible threats.
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KOVTER: An Evolving Malware Gone Fileless
August 18, 2017
KOVTER is one example of a constantly evolving malware. Initially starting out as a police ransomware, it eventually evolved into a much more effective and evasive fileless malware. Here is a closer look at KOVTER, and how organizations can lessen its impact.
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Banking Malware EMOTET and Trickbot Go Phishing... Again
August 17, 2017
Banking malware takes the spotlight this week as three familiar threats resurface: EMOTET, Trickbot, and the Android device-targeting Bankbot.
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HBO Twitter and Facebook Accounts Hacked by OurMine
August 17, 2017
Known for hijacking social media accounts, the self-styled white hat hacking group OurMine took over several HBO Twitter and Facebook accounts which included "Game of Thrones," "Girls," and "Ballers."
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ShadowPad Backdoor Found in Server Management Software
August 16, 2017
Security researchers found an advanced backdoor embedded in the server management software products of US and South Korea-based NetSarang.
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SonicSpy Android Spyware Found in Google Play
August 15, 2017
Security researchers have uncovered thousands of mobile apps infected with SonicSpy, an Android, device-hijacking malware, several of which made their way into Google Play.
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Disk-Locking HDDCryptor/Mamba Ransomware Makes a Comeback
August 14, 2017
Disk-encrypting ransomware HDDCryptor, also known as Mamba, has reemerged. Here's what you need to know about this threat and what you can do to mitigate it.
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Best Practices: Ransomware
August 11, 2017
No business or user is too big or too small for ransomware. As the threat continues to evolve, organizations and end users must be equally proactive. Here are some best practices for mitigating ransomware.
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Ransomware Recap: A Tale of Two “Lockers”
August 09, 2017
Last week's notable ransomware stories include two mobile "Lockers" and the resurgence of Cerber with a new behavior.
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Ransomware Recap: Old Dogs Locky, SAMSAM, HiddenTear Learn New Tricks

KOVTER: An Evolving Malware Gone Fileless

Banking Malware EMOTET and Trickbot Go Phishing... Again

HBO Twitter and Facebook Accounts Hacked by OurMine

ShadowPad Backdoor Found in Server Management Software

SonicSpy Android Spyware Found in Google Play

Disk-Locking HDDCryptor/Mamba Ransomware Makes a Comeback

Best Practices: Ransomware

Ransomware Recap: A Tale of Two “Lockers”

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