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CVE-2019-0708 – A Critical “Wormable” Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows RDP

CVE-2019-0708 – A Critical “Wormable” Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows RDP

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This is an important security advisory related to a recently patched Critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Service (RDP). The vulnerability is identified as “CVE-2019-0708 – Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability”. MSRC blog mentions...
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May 17, 2019

JCry – A Ransomware written in Golang!

JCry – A Ransomware written in Golang!

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

For several months, QH Labs has been observing an upswing in ransomware activity. We found a new ransomware which is written in Go lang. Malware authors are finding it easy to write ransomware in Go lang rather than traditional programming...
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April 9, 2019
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GandCrab Riding Emotet’s Bus!

GandCrab Riding Emotet’s Bus!

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Emotet Known for constantly changing its payload and infection vectors like spam mail, Malicious Doc and even Malicious JS files. It compromised a very high number of websites on the internet. Emotet malware campaign has existed since 2014. It comes...
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February 15, 2019
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GandCrab Ransomware along with Monero Miner and Spammer

GandCrab Ransomware along with Monero Miner and Spammer

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Recently we saw a new campaign through spam mail attachment- zip file. It contains JavaScript file which delivers a bundle of GandCrab Ransomware, Monero miner and Spammer. This bundle of multiple malware variants is nothing new, it is common...
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January 24, 2019

GandCrab says, “We will become back very soon! ;)”

GandCrab says, “We will become back very soon! ;)”

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

GandCrab has been in the wild since last week of January 2018. Over the period it kept learning from its mistakes and GandCrab’s agile development grabbed the attention of many security researchers. From moving its servers to Namecoin powered Top Level...
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December 18, 2018
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Ghost Has Arrived

Ghost Has Arrived

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

On the back of an upswing in Ransomware activity, we decided to carry out an in-depth analysis of Ghost Ransomware. Interesting fact about this malware is that it uses multiple components to encrypt user files. Technical Analysis : Main...
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December 14, 2018
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Sophisticated Ransomware : “Katyusha”

Sophisticated Ransomware : “Katyusha”

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

For several months, Quick Heal Security Labs has been observing an increase in ransomware, we have found one more interesting ransomware which encrypts files and adds extension “.katyusha” and demands for an amount of 0.5 btc within three days and threatens to...
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December 14, 2018
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Again! A New .NET Ransomware Shrug2

Again! A New .NET Ransomware Shrug2

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

For several months, Quick Heal Security Labs has been observing an increase in ransomware which are built in  .NET framework. Ransomware like SamSam, Lime and now Shrug was found to be built in .NET framework. Malware authors are finding it very easy to build...
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August 10, 2018

An analysis of the Dharma ransomware outbreak by Quick Heal Security Labs

An analysis of the Dharma ransomware outbreak by Quick Heal Security Labs

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes

On April 25, 2018, Quick Heal Security Labs issued an advisory on a new ransomware outbreak. We are observing a sudden spike of Dharma Ransomware. Even though Dharma ransomware is old, we observed its new variant which is encrypting...
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May 2, 2018

Ransomware Alert! Follow these steps to secure your system against an ongoing ransomware attack

Ransomware Alert! Follow these steps to secure your system against an ongoing ransomware attack

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Quick Heal has detected an ongoing ransomware attack. This post outlines the important steps you must take to protect your computer(s) against this threat. What to do to stay safe from the attack? Most of the steps mentioned below...
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April 25, 2018
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