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Technology has touched every aspect of our lives, be it using Google Maps to get to a new place or getting on a quick Skype call with a family physician. And amidst all the benefits that technology has delivered,...
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Quick Heal Security Labs has observed the entry of a new BTCWare ransomware (first observed at the beginning of 2017) variant called ‘Aleta’. This ransomware is called so because it appends a “.aleta” extension to files it encrypts in...
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Enterprises, big or small, across all sectors are facing unprecedented cyber threats. Viruses, malware, DDoS and other kinds of attacks are increasing by the day. Additionally, the regulation for data security and other compliance requirements are also on the...
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In recent times, ransomware like WannaCry and Petya have infiltrated thousands of computers across the globe, crippled operations of at least a handful of enterprises and government agencies, and have so far proved to be an intractable problem. Their...
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A ransomware attack can paralyze the functioning of an enterprise if they are unprepared. Over the years ransomware has become the most malicious attack faced by enterprises. In this attack, hackers hold your data hostage and demand a ransom...
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What’s the latest threat that keeps security administrators awake at night these days? Chances are, that the most definitive answer would be either “WannaCry” or “Petya”, or both. But why are these two breeds of malware so fearsome? What’s...
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Earlier this week, a new variant of Petya Ransomware was spotted which was creating havoc all over Europe as well as major parts of Asia including India. The major target for Petya has been Ukraine as its major banks...
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Quick Heal Security Labs has come across a new strain of Petya Ransomware that is affecting users globally. This clearly looks like early signs of a new ransomware attack that is spreading fast across the globe. Currently we have...
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Cybercriminals are adopting unique ways for spreading malware and this has been evident in the cases of the Cerber ransomware where the RIG exploit was used and the WannaCry ransomware which used the SMBv1 vulnerability. And now it’s the...
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Over the past few months, the cybersecurity world was at buzz due to the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack. The attack was launched on a massive scale. The campaign started after the disclosure of NSA exploit leak by a hacker...