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RoughTed: The anti ad-blocker malvertiser

May 25, 2017 admin ad-maven, Adware, cybercrime, exploit kits, Exploits, Magnitude, malvertising, malware, pups, RIG, RoughTed, scams, tech support scams, Trojan

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 14:00:52 +0000

A look at RoughTed, a purveyor of ad-blocker aware malvertising responsible for a range of scams, exploits, and malware.

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Stealing Windows credentials using Google Chrome

May 23, 2017 admin Adylkuzz, chrome, cybercrime, Exploits, microsoft authentication, ransomware, scf, Shell Command File, SMB, WanaCrypt, Windows Explorer

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 14:00:26 +0000

This article explains how Chrome users are at risk of spilling their Microsoft Authentication credentials by simply visiting the wrong site.

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Tags: Adylkuzz chrome microsoft authentication ransomware scf Shell Command File SMB WanaCrypt Windows Explorer

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How did the WannaCry Ransomworm spread?

May 19, 2017 admin Botnet, cybercrime, DoublePulsar, EternalBlue, exploit, Exploits, Jaff ransomware, malspam, malware, Necurs botnet, NSA, ransomware, ShadowBrokers, spam, WannaCry, WannaCrypt

Credit to Author: Adam McNeil| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 14:00:45 +0000

Security researchers have had a busy week since the WannaCry ransomware outbreak that wreaked havoc on computers worldwide. How did it all happen?

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Tags: botnet DoublePulsar EternalBlue exploit Jaff ransomware malspam malware Necurs botnet NSA ransomware ShadowBrokers spam WannaCry WannaCrypt

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WannaCry: On screens everywhere!

May 17, 2017 admin Business, cryptomalware, Default Deny, embedded systems, Exploits, ransomware, trojans, vulnerabilities, WannaCry

Credit to Author: Dmitry Zveginets| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 17:12:37 +0000

Embedded systems demand special protection from infections similar to WannaCry.

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How to properly update Windows to protect your computer from WannaCry

May 17, 2017 admin Advice, cryptors, CryptXXX, Exploits, news, protection, ransomware, Threats, Tips, trojans, Updates, WannaCry, windows

Credit to Author: Marvin the Robot| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 15:05:26 +0000

By now, everyone has heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack. So far we have two posts about it: one with a general overview of what happened, and another with advice for businesses. But it’s become clear that not everyone understands how to patch the Windows vulnerability that is exploited by WannaCry, which allows it to […]

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WannaCry: What you need to know

May 15, 2017 admin Business, Default Deny, Exploits, ransomware, trojans, vulnerabilities, WannaCry

Credit to Author: Nikolay Pankov| Date: Mon, 15 May 2017 23:29:22 +0000

How businesses can stop the WannaCry outbreak.

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Exploits are everywhere — is your business safe?

May 11, 2017 admin Business, enterprise security, Equation Group, Exploits, news, phishing, reports, ShadowBrokers

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:39:17 +0000

The threat landscape is always evolving. How can you protect your business?

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Terror EK going ‘pro’? Not quite yet

April 26, 2017 admin cybercrime, exploit kits, Exploits, Sundown EK, Terror EK

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:00:46 +0000

A quick peek into some changes to Terror EK, an underdog exploit kit in development.

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Tags: exploit kits Sundown EK Terror EK

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