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Ransomware

Keeping you updated on the latest ransomware attack vectors, strains, decryptors, families and trends to help you avoid becoming infected.

CryptoWall 2.0 Ransomware Moves to TOR network

A new version of the world's most widespread ransomware CryptoWall has migrated to the TOR network. It has been upgraded to version 2.0, and continues to encrypt files so that ransom can ...

Reveton Ransomware Adds Powerful Password Stealer

The Avast Blog reports a new "password stealer" feature in the Reveton ransomware. Reveton is the type of "police" lock/screen ransomware which falsely alerts users they've broken some ...

Cryptolocker Ransomware Variant Hits Synology Users: Synolocker

When your products get targeted with custom made ransomware, you know you've got it made. We're talking about NAS (network-attached storage) built by Synology in Taiwan. the malware has ...

CryptoLocker copycat Cryptoblocker encrypts differently

WARNING Third Ransomware Strain Called CryptorBit Attacks

Welcome to the new world of malware.