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Major countries launched a warning about new ransomware
India, Iran and the United States have issued reports of the PonyFinal extortion malware infection.
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Ursnif Trojan is back and more malicious
Also known as Dreambot, this new variant can deploy ransomware GandCrab - a type of extortion code through Microsoft Word macros.
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4 most horrific robberies of all time
In many cases, this sacred resting place is visited by thieves.
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Video: WannaCry's terrifying spread rate
Less than a minute, the computer on the same LAN has been infected with malicious code without user interaction.
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Information Security Department instructs how to handle emergency WannaCry extortion codes
The Information Security Department has issued guidelines for emergency handling of WannaCry extortion codes for users as well as organizations and businesses to avoid d…
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5 things you need to do immediately to prevent WannaCry malware
Vietnam is also on the list of countries that have been attacked by WannaCry blackmail, so be careful.
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The appearance of new extortion code spread quickly
According to security firm Group-IB, ransomware called Bad Rabbit attacked three Russian broadcasters, including Interfax.
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Not only blackmail, WannaCry malicious code can be deadly
The new type of extortion attack code disables many computers at British hospitals, causing health care operations to stall.
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Ransomware, malicious software specializing in lock or file and then ask for ransom
Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) that prevents or limits users from using their device, system or data. Some encode files that prevent you from openi…
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Be careful with hackers' kidnapping extortion
Small and medium enterprises should back-up data very carefully if they do not want to become victims of accidents
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The second Trojan kidnaps documents to extort money
US security company LURHQ has just discovered a new program that can encrypt all files on the victim's computer. It leaves a message asking for a $ 300 ransom if you wan…
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Overview of Wannacry virus - The world's most dangerous malicious code
WannaCry software, also known as extortion virus software, has been a flash attack, causing about 75,000 computers in 99 countries to be infected with malicious code.