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Deadbolt Ransomware Attacks Target ASUStor NAS
By Zhiye Liu published
DeadBolt ransomware targets Asustor NAS systems, encrypting the victim's data and asking for a Bitcoin ransom.
Cryptojackers Target QNAP's NAS Products Once Again
By Nathaniel Mott published
QNAP said in a security advisory that its NAS products are being targeted by "cryptojacking" malware.
FBI, NSA Warn Cybersecurity Experts of Impending BlackMatter Ransomware Attacks
By Francisco Pires published
BlackMatter is picking up where DarkSide left off with ransomware attacks.
FinCEN: Ransomware on the Rise, Bitcoin Is the Most-Used Payment Method
By Nathaniel Mott published
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Bitcoin is the most popular method of payment for ransomware.
Researchers Bake Malware Protection Directly Into SSDs
By Francisco Pires published
An international team of researchers has developed a firmware solution to the ransomware problem, detecting and stopping malicious activity on your SSD before its contents are lost to criminals.
First Ransomware to Use Intermittent Encryption Revealed
By Nathaniel Mott published
Sophos discovered that new ransomware, LockFile, is the first to use intermittent encryption to evade detection.
A Service That Helped Cybercriminals Launder Money With Crypto Shut Down
By Nathaniel Mott published
A service called Antinalysis that helped cybercriminals safely launder money with cryptocurrency has shut down.
Gigabyte Gets Hacked, Attackers Steal 112GB of Data Plus AMD and Intel Info
By Aleksandar Kostovic published
A group of attackers has managed to break into a Gigabyte HQ server and steal confidential data regarding products under NDA from Intel, AMD, and AMI.
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