Mobile ransomware attacks spike in the first quarter of 2017, growing three and a half times compared to the previous year.
Svpeng Behind a Spike in Mobile Ransomware
Ransomware, botnets, surveillance, phishing and GDPR! [PODCAST]
We cover five hot topics in computer security: ransomware, botnets, surveillance, phishing and GDPR.
How Spora ransomware tries to fool antivirus
Spora ransomware is back and it’s trying to confuse antivirus products and email filters.
NSA Advocates Data Sharing Framework
Fighting attackers needs a new approach that leverages a public-private data sharing framework, enabling immediate and collective responses.
Threatpost News Wrap, June 23, 2017
Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including Citizen Lab’s latest report, WannaCry hitting Honda, GhostHook, and Fireball.
Few Victims Reporting Ransomware Attacks to FBI
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) identified ransomware as one of 2016’s top threats, but a relatively small number of attacks were reported.
Ransomware revisited – is it really the worst sort of malware? [Security SOS Week]
Join us for the last webinar in our Security SOS Week – we take a look at ransomware… and all the other malware nasties that roam the net.
Microsoft Says Fireball Threat ‘Overblown’
Check Point has toned down its initial estimates on the number of Fireball malware infections from 250 million machines and 20 percent of corporate networks to 40 million computers.
Average Cost of Breach Goes Down For the First Time Ever
The good news is the cost of a data breach is down double-digits, the bad news the size and scope of breaches is creeping up.
Botnets – malware that makes you part of the problem [Security SOS Week]
Still time to register for today’s live Security SOS podcast featuring the not-to-be-missed Fraser Howard, one of the world’s top malware researchers.