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Android Ransomware Filecoder.C: What You Must Know
Posted July 30, 2019 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
ESET researchers discovered Android/Filecoder.C ransomware spreading through SMS. Learn how it works and how to...
ShadowGate Malware: Catastrophic Instant Lockdown
Posted July 1, 2019 in Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware, Data Breach
ShadowGate malware locks computers instantly and demands massive bitcoin ransoms. Learn about this devastating threat...
22 US Cities Hit by Ransomware in 2019
Posted May 17, 2019 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
Twenty-two US cities fell victim to ransomware attacks in 2019 alone. Learn why municipalities are prime targets and...
SIM Swapper Joel Ortiz Faces 10-Year Prison Term
Posted February 25, 2019 in Cryptocurrency, Data Breach, Malware
College student Joel Ortiz accepted a 10-year plea deal for SIM swapping attacks. Learn how this crypto theft scheme...
Facebook 10-Year Challenge: A Data Mining Trap?
Posted January 17, 2019 in AI, Cryptocurrency, Compliance
Is Facebook's viral 10-year challenge secretly harvesting facial recognition data? Experts weigh in on the privacy...
Ransomware Hits North Carolina and Connecticut Cities
Posted October 30, 2018 in Malware, Cryptocurrency, Digital Forensics, Ransomware, Bitcoin
Ransomware attacks struck cities in North Carolina and Connecticut, infecting dozens of servers. Learn how...
Implanted Microchips: The Future of Digital Identity
Posted October 19, 2018 in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, HIPAA, Data Breach
Thousands of people in Sweden have implanted NFC microchips for payments and ID. Explore the security and privacy...
Keylogger Malware Infects Thousands of WordPress Sites
Posted February 1, 2018 in Cryptocurrency, Malware, Data Breach
A keylogger was found stealing credentials on thousands of WordPress websites. Check if your site is compromised and...
NC Data Centers Hit by Ransomware: Allscripts Attack
Posted January 22, 2018 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
Allscripts ransomware attack crippled electronic health records at North Carolina data centers. See the impact and...
North Korea Military Hack: 235GB Stolen
Posted October 18, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
North Korean hackers stole 235GB of classified military data from South Korea's defense ministry. Learn how...
Law Firms: The New #1 Target for Cybercrime
Posted September 25, 2017 in Cryptocurrency, HIPAA, Data Breach
Law firms hold clients' most sensitive secrets, making them prime cybercrime targets. Discover why legal practices...
Defray Ransomware: A Sophisticated New Threat
Posted September 6, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware
Defray is a highly targeted ransomware strain attacking specific industries with precision. Learn how this new threat...