The CryptoWall variant of crypto-ransomware cost US businesses and consumers at least $18 million between April 2014 and June 2015. The total damages could be much higher.
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Twin brothers accused of leading phishing gang busted by Russian police
The twins had purchased an armored door for their apartment, and they set up text message alerts to warn their associates to destroy evidence once the police showed up. It wasn’t enough to keep the cops out, or themselves out of jail.
SSCC 200 – If you can’t trust the IRS, whom can you trust? [PODCAST]
Join Sophos experts Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin as they dissect the latest security news in our weekly podcast. It’s entertaining and educational – news you can use!
“Los Pollos Hermanos” ransomware – what will they think of next?
The latest visual meme in ransomware comes from a cult TV show…about ficticious crooks. Paul Ducklin walks you through “PolloCrypt,” more correctly known as Troj/LPoLock-A…
World Backup Day – is your data safe enough?
Ransomware has made us all aware of the value of backups – but there are many other reasons to have a copy of your vital data in reserve!
Ransomware – should you pay?
The big question, usually left unanswered in technical discussions of ransomware, is, “Should you pay?” We help you make up your mind.
TeslaCrypt ransomware attacks gamers – “all your files are belong to us!”
TeslaCrypt is a new ransomware that goes above and beyond CryptoLocker in the types of files it seeks out to hold for ransom, including those related to video games. SophosLabs dug in to find out what TeslaCrypt has in store for gamers, and everyone else. 
Europol takedown of Ramnit botnet frees 3.2 million PCs from cybercriminals’ grasp
In an international operation coordinated with multiple law enforcement and industry partners, Europol led a takedown of the infrastructure of the Ramnit botnet that infected 3.2 million Windows computers.
$3m reward offered for alleged Gameover Zeus kingpin
The US State Department has offered a $3m reward for the arrest or conviction of alleged Gameover Zeus admin Evgeniy Mikhailovich Bogachev.
SSCC 178 – Are we there yet? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly security podcast. Enjoy…and “Happy Holidays,” whether you’re away on vacation yourself, or a sysadmin enjoying the time when everyone else is on vacation!