Malware

In first, ransomware customizes language for Far East countries

Ashley CarmanApril 28, 2015

Symantec wrote in a new blog post that the new ransomware Crypt0l0cker changes its default language depending on the victim's IP address.

Malware

Macro malware makes a comeback with BARTALEX attack

Ashley CarmanApril 28, 2015

Trend Micro described a new attack as an "outbreak" of spam that's impacting mainly U.S. companies.

Incident Response

Coloring page website redirects users to malicious installs

Ashley CarmanApril 28, 2015

A website offering coloring pages for kids could lead to malicious installs and easily prompt children into clicking content other than the desired coloring pages.

Incident Response

Angler Exploit Kit pushed in xHamster malvertising campaign

Adam GreenbergApril 27, 2015

The malicious advertisement was spotted on Friday and taken down by the end of Saturday, according to Malwarebytes Labs.

Malware

Hospitals testing AC monitoring platform to spot malware in medical devices

Robert AbelApril 27, 2015

Two unnamed hospitals have signed on to test the WhatsAppDoc platform developed to detect malware in outdated medical devices by monitoring AC consumption.

Malware

RSA 2015: Bug hunting and responsible vulnerability disclosure

Adam GreenbergApril 24, 2015

In this video, Casey Ellis, cofounder and CEO of Bugcrowd, discusses bug hunting and responsible vulnerability disclosure.

Incident Response

RSA 2015: A look at a highly targeted malvertising campaign

Adam GreenbergApril 23, 2015

In this video, Adam Kujawa, head of malware intelligence with Malwarebytes, takes us through the campaign.

Incident Response

RSA 2015: Endgame discusses how cyberattackers evade detection

Teri RobinsonApril 23, 2015

Endgame CEO Nate Fick and Chief Scientist Jamie Butler discuss how cyberattackers have been so successful in evading detection with SC Magazine Associate Editor Teri Robinson at RSA 2015.

Malware

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In first, ransomware customizes language for Far East countries

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Coloring page website redirects users to malicious installs

Angler Exploit Kit pushed in xHamster malvertising campaign

Hospitals testing AC monitoring platform to spot malware in medical devices

RSA 2015: Bug hunting and responsible vulnerability disclosure

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