But Microsoft insists that only a small number of Office 365 were targetted and the attack was blocked within hours
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CryptXXX Variant Scores £26,000 In Ransomware Payments
An update to the CryptXXX ransomware has already received substantial ransom payments over a period of less than three weeks, experts say
Bart Ransomware ‘Bypasses Corporate Firewalls’
The 'Bart' ransomware doesn't need to connect to an external server before encrypting a system's files and demanding £1,500
New Ransomware Streamlines Attacks With JavaScript
A newly discovered ransomware variant does away with downloading a malicious file, carrying out the dirty work itself
InfoSec 2016: Businesses, Beware The Ransomware Threat, Says Rik Ferguson
More co-operation between industry and government is also needed to tackle growing threats, Trend Micro VP tells TechWeekEurope
Malware Levels Drop As Huge Botnet Goes Offline
A major botnet has mysteriously disappeared in recent days, killing off two large-scale malware campaigns
Malware ‘Crysis’: New Strain Combines Multiple Threats, Platforms
NEWS ANALYSIS: The latest release of Crysis malware combines ransomware with a data breach, and then spreads on its own
InfoSec 2016: Malwarebytes – Beware The Growing Ransomware Risk
2016 is set to be “the year of the ransom” as threat continues to grow, Malwarebytes claims
Spam Wave Spreads Ransomware Across Europe
The UK and other European countries are being targeted by a massive wave of junk emails spreading Locky and other ransomware, say researchers
Malwarebytes Extends Malware Protection To Mac Users
Mac attack. Growing ransomware threat on Mac sees security vendor extend its enterprise tool to Apple platform
TeslaCrypt Ransomware Criminals ‘Retire’, Hand Over Master Key
Ransomware gang closes down and gives crypto key to ESET, but reasons are unknown
Jigsaw Ransomware Adds Pornographic Twist
The Jigsaw malware deletes files for every hour that passes until a ransom is paid
Spam Emails Getting Nastier, Kaspersky Lab Warns
Spam levels are falling, but Kaspersky Lab says that malicious emails are increasingly becoming malicious and criminalised
Ransomware Promises Donation To Children’s Charity
How low can they go? New ransomware scam promises kid charity donation AND tech support for three years
Ransomware Makes Up Quarter Of UK Malware Attacks, Warns ESET
Britain continues to be ransomware epicentre, as ESET researchers warn of a sudden spike in attacks
Anonymous Programmer ‘Patches’ Petya Ransomware
Petya ransomware had originally hidden in email attachments and effectively bricks a victim’s computer
FBI Calls For Help In Ransomware Probe
Samas ransomware infects systems across a network and is targeting healthcare organisations
Ransomware Recovery Worries IT Professionals
Security professionals pessimistic of recovery chances amid growing ransomware menace
Ex-Chinese State Hackers ‘Turning To Ransomware’
Hackers who once worked for the Chinese government may now be carrying out ransomware attacks, finds a report
2016 Could Be ‘Record’ Year For Ransomware Attacks
Last month saw a higher number of ransomware attacks than the entire first half of 2015, Trend Micro report finds
Apple Users Stung By First Ever Mac Ransomware
Palo Alto Networks uncovers nasty ransomware buried in Transmission file sharing software for Macs - infected users will have their data encrypted today!
Nokia: Smartphones Now Biggest Source Of Network Malware
Apple's security credentials also dented as iOS malware infections enter top twenty, Nokia report finds
The Extortion Game – How To Approach DDoS
Dave Larson from Corero Network Security tells us how your business can best deal with the threat of DDoS attacks
How Not To Become A Ransomware Victim
Security software firm Tripwire offers cybersecurity advice to keep individuals and online retailers safe from ransomware
PadCrypt Ransomware Boosts Customer Service With Live Chat
Newly discovered PadCrypt ransomware offers victims real-time interaction with attackers
4 In 10 Ransomware Victims Pay Up To Recover Documents
Bitdefender study finds 31 percent of users would pay £400 to recover their encrypted data
Malvertising Campaign Targets Skype
Malvertising campaign expands focus from traditional browser targets to include Microsoft's Skype app
20 Cybersecurity Terms Everyone Should Know
Get your head around these IT security terms and you're well on your way to protecting your company, says Laurance Dine, managing principal at Verizon Enterprise Solutions
Lincolnshire County Council Recovers From Ransomware Attack
The council shut down its systems for most of last week after being hit by a ransomware attack
Android Ransomware Sends Internet History To Phone Contacts
You were warned…malware tricks users into handing over control of their phone