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Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 06:41:56 +0000

Remote Access Trojans are programs that allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to a targeted computer without the victim’s knowledge. Java RAT malware is a Trojan-Dropper written in Java. It is designed to steal passwords, access files, for keylogging (recording what the user types on the keyboard) and for screen-capture….

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July 12, 2017 admin

Timeline of Ransomware Attacks in 2017 (so far): INFOGRAPHIC

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:47:29 +0000

Given the number of ransomware attacks we have witnessed so far, this year may well be dubbed as “The Year of the Ransomware”. And we have all reasons to expect more of these in the coming days. This infographic is a quick recap of the notable ransomware attacks that have…

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June 30, 2017 admin

A technical analysis of the recent Petya ransomware attack

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:54:55 +0000

Earlier this week, a new variant of Petya Ransomware was spotted which was creating havoc all over Europe as well as major parts of Asia including India. The major target for Petya has been Ukraine as its major banks and also the power services were hit by the attack. It’s…

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June 28, 2017 admin

DOs and DON’Ts to stay safe from Ransomware (infographic)

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:55:16 +0000

Unless you live in a cave, you would definitely know what is a ransomware. It is a malware that is keeping Internet users awake at nights and restless during the day. It does not strike with a warning, and when it does it does not leave without causing a catastrophe….

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June 27, 2017 admin

Petya ransomware is affecting users globally, here are things you can do

Credit to Author: Pradeep Kulkarni| Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 03:18:54 +0000

Quick Heal Security Labs has come across a new strain of Petya Ransomware that is affecting users globally. This clearly looks like early signs of a new ransomware attack that is spreading fast across the globe. Currently we have seen multiple reports of this ransomware attack from several countries. Our…

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June 27, 2017 admin

Petya ransomware is affecting users globally, here are things you can do:

Credit to Author: Pradeep Kulkarni| Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 03:18:54 +0000

Quick Heal Security Labs has come across a new strain of Petya Ransomware that is affecting users globally. This clearly looks like early sings of a new Ransomware attack that is spreading fast across the globe. Currently we have seen multiple reports of this ransomware attack from several countries. Our…

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June 26, 2017 admin

Quick Heal Total Security receives BEST+++ certification from AVLab

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:53:29 +0000

AVLab is an independent organization that conducts tests on security software for corporate networks and individual user devices. These tests are conducted by using malicious software, tools, and bypassing security techniques that are used in real cyberattacks. In April 2017, AVLab conducted a ‘Protection test against drive-by download attacks’. What…

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June 22, 2017 admin

AES-NI Ransomware adopts combination of Fileless and Code Injection technique

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:33:26 +0000

Cybercriminals are adopting unique ways for spreading malware and this has been evident in the cases of the Cerber ransomware where the RIG exploit was used and the WannaCry ransomware which used the SMBv1 vulnerability. And now it’s the AES-NI ransomware which uses a combination of fileless and code injection…

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