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Clop Ransomware Now Terminates 663 Processes Before Encrypting Your Files
The Clop ransomware has reportedly evolved to terminate some 663 processes before encrypting files on target systems.
First Global 500 Companies Join Intel Neuromorphic Research Community
Intel has announced that the first corporate entities, Global 500 members, including GE, have joined its neuromorphic research community. They will build proof-of-concepts.
Hackers Use Fake Windows Update Emails to Spread Cyborg Ransomware
Trustwave said yesterday that spammers are using fake Windows Update emails to spread a ransomware called Cyborg to unsuspecting victims.
NextCry Ransomware Goes After Linux Servers
A new ransomware nicknamed "NextCry," has started targeting NextCloud Linux servers that use older NGINX and PHP software packages.
MegaCortex Ransomware Changes Windows Passwords, Blackmails Users
A new variant of MegaCortex ransomware now locks users out of their Windows accounts and threatens to make their stolen files in public.
Attackers Exploited Apple iTunes To Install Ransomware
Attackers abused a zero-day in Apple's update utility for iTunes and iCloud software for Windows to install the BitPaymer ransomware on enterprise computers.
Avast Commandeers Cryptomining Botnet With 850,000 Systems
Avast revealed that it disrupted the Retadup botnet that had taken over 850,000 systems to mine cryptocurrency for its operators.
Cisco to Pay $8.6M for Knowingly Selling Hackable Surveillance Gear to US Government
Cisco has agreed to a settlement with whistleblower James Glenn, the U.S. federal government and multiple state governments over its surveillance technology.
