The threat of ransomware is becoming more prevalent and severe as attackers' focus has now moved beyond computers to smartphones and other Internet-connected smart devices.In its latest research, security researchers at cybersecurity firm CheckPoint demonstrated how easy it is for hackers to remotely infect a digital DSLR camera with ransomware and hold private photos and … [Read more...] about Canon DSLR Cameras Can Be Hacked With Ransomware Remotely
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When you request a .jpg and get ransomware
For the 3rd year, RSAConference 2019 APJ created an educational exhibit, sponsored by RSA, Cisco and M.Tech, to monitor the RSA Conference public Wi-Fi network provided by the Marina Bay Sands (MBS). This exhibit was created in the form of the RSA Conference Security Operations Center (SOC). RSA and Cisco provided technology and staffing to monitor the network for threats, but … [Read more...] about When you request a .jpg and get ransomware
Two Florida Cities Paid $1.1 Million to Ransomware Hackers This Month
In the last two weeks, Florida has paid more than $1.1 million in bitcoin to cybercriminals to recover encrypted files from two separate ransomware attacks—one against Riviera Beach and the other against Lake City.Lake City, a city in northern Florida, agreed on Monday to pay hackers 42 Bitcoin (equivalent to $573,300 at the current value) to unlock phone and email systems … [Read more...] about Two Florida Cities Paid $1.1 Million to Ransomware Hackers This Month
Verizon Data Breach Report: Espionage, C-Suite and Cloud Attacks on the Rise
The administrator of your personal data will be Threatpost, Inc., 500 Unicorn Park, Woburn, MA 01801. Detailed information on the processing of personal data can be found in the privacy policy. In addition, you will find them in the message confirming the subscription to the newsletter. Source link … [Read more...] about Verizon Data Breach Report: Espionage, C-Suite and Cloud Attacks on the Rise
Baltimore City Shuts Down Most of Its Servers After Ransomware Attack
For the second time in just over a year, the city of Baltimore has been hit by a ransomware attack, affecting its computer network and forcing officials to shut down a majority of its computer servers as a precaution.Ransomware works by encryption files and locking them up so users can't access them. The attackers then demand a ransom amount, typically in Bitcoin digital … [Read more...] about Baltimore City Shuts Down Most of Its Servers After Ransomware Attack
Oracle WebLogic Exploit-fest Continues with GandCrab Ransomware, XMRig
Snowballing attacks using a recently patched critical bug show no sign of abating. Source link … [Read more...] about Oracle WebLogic Exploit-fest Continues with GandCrab Ransomware, XMRig
Muhstik Botnet Variant Targets Just-Patched Oracle WebLogic Flaw
Researchers are urging Oracle WebLogic users to update quickly - after new Muhstik botnet samples started targeting a critical flaw in the servers. Source link … [Read more...] about Muhstik Botnet Variant Targets Just-Patched Oracle WebLogic Flaw
Hackers Found Exploiting Oracle WebLogic RCE Flaw to Spread Ransomware
Taking advantage of newly disclosed and even patched vulnerabilities has become common among cybercriminals, which makes it one of the primary attack vectors for everyday-threats, like crypto-mining, phishing, and ransomware.As suspected, a recently-disclosed critical vulnerability in the widely used Oracle WebLogic Server has now been spotted actively being exploited to … [Read more...] about Hackers Found Exploiting Oracle WebLogic RCE Flaw to Spread Ransomware
New ‘Sodinokibi’ Ransomware Exploits Critical Oracle WebLogic Flaw
A recently-patched critical flaw in Oracle WebLogic is being actively exploited to peddle a new ransomware variant, which researchers call "Sodinokibi." Source link … [Read more...] about New ‘Sodinokibi’ Ransomware Exploits Critical Oracle WebLogic Flaw
WannaCry Hero Pleads Guilty to Kronos Malware Charges
The malware researcher has pleaded guilty to two out of 10 charges; one with creating the Kronos malware and the other with conspiracy. Source link … [Read more...] about WannaCry Hero Pleads Guilty to Kronos Malware Charges