Recently, we came across an intriguing phishing campaign that combines two feared products of the information age. Gatsos (speed cameras) and ransomware, rolled into one attack!
Tag Archives: Ransomware
Android “FBI Lock” malware – how to avoid paying the ransom
The latest “FBI Lock” Android ransomware reported by SophosLabs follows a familiar theme. But it has a slight sting in the tail to make it trickier to remove, so we thought we’d take you through the steps…
SSCC 153: TrueCrypt, Towelroot, Cryptowall, and spam in Canada [PODCAST]
Chester Wisniewski and Paul Ducklin present this week’s edition of the regular Sophos security podcast, the “Chet Chat.” In this episode: the TrueCrypt saga continues; the Towelroot software for unlocking Androids; ransomware after CryptoLocker; and Canada’s long, long, long-awaited anti-spam law.
Privacy and iOS 8, USMS blunder and Cryptowall ransomware – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
One minute of fun with a serious side… 60 Second Security – 21 June 2014
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…
Ransomware with a happy ending
Fortunately, not every cybercrook in the world is a good coder. Let’s hope it stays that way…
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.
Gameover and CryptoLocker revisited – the important lessons we can learn
Which is worse – Gameover or CryptoLocker? What can we learn from the recent US-led takedown of this notorious crimeware? More importantly, what advice should we be passing on to other people?
Mobile malware, Gameover, CryptoLocker, and SSL/TLS holes – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
How long has mobile malware been around? Is it really game over for Gameover and CryptoLocker? Which cryptographic security libraries need patching? It’ll only take a minute to find out…