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What’s next for ransomware? Cryptowall picks up where CryptoLocker left off
With many victims paying up, ransomware is a lucrative business for cybercrooks, and CryptoLocker has inspired copycats who want in on the loot. John Zorabedian looks at ransomware that seems to be filling the void left by CryptoLocker’s takedown last month…
SSCC 151 – Measuring vulns, Apple and Wi-Fi privacy, Android ransomware and more [PODCAST]
It’s our weekly security pocast! Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin dig into the latest security news for lessons we can all learn…
Ransom-taking iPhone hackers busted by Russian authorities
The mystery of the ransom messages from “Oleg Pliss,” and the iDevice locking attack that popped up in Australia and the US last month, appears to have been solved.
FitzRoy, Oleg Pliss, Spotify and TrueCrypt – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Did FitzRoy get hacked? Who is Oleg Pliss? What’s up with Spotify? Where has TrueCrypt gone? 60 Second Security – 31 May 2014
Apple iOS ransomware mystery deepens – “Oleg Pliss” pops up in LA
The mysterious Oleg Pliss, who popped up on iPhones in Australia earlier this week, demanding $100 “for unlock device,” is back. Now we’re hearing reports from Southern California…
SSCC 149 – Apple devices ransomed, eBay breached, carders busted and more [PODCAST]
Chester Wisnieski and Paul Ducklin dig into the important security stories of the past week, and pull out some lessons we can all learn. If you haven’t listened to a “Chet Chat” before, now’s the time to give it a try!
Apple ransomware strikes Australia – pay Oleg $100 or else
This morning, a number of Australian iPad and iPhone users woke up to a strange sight. “Device hacked by Oleg Pliss. For unlock device…”