Search Results: ransomware

The number of users attacked with ransomware is huge. But how big is it? Ransomware seems to be a global threat. But maybe there are regions at a higher risk of danger? There seem to be a lot of ransomware malware groups. But what are the most widespread and dangerous?

Last autumn, we discovered the first sample of an interesting new encryptor, TorLocker. The Trojan encrypts all files with AES-256 + RSA-2048 and uses the Tor network to contact its “owners”.

It’s getting dark outside and our favorite mail client beeps with excitement for a new missive in our inbox, something interesting perhaps?

Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Onion is a highly dangerous threat and one of the most technologically advanced encryptors out there. Its developers used both proven techniques ‘tested’ on its predecessors and solutions that are completely new for this class of malware.

A Trojan encrypter for Mac OS X is something we haven’t yet seen, but is, it seems, totally realistic.

Kaspersky lab discovered a new variant today, in the form of an obfuscated executable. Please review the technical details for further information. The threat was detected automatically thanks to the Kaspersky Security Network as UDS:DangerousObject.Multi.Generic.

Kaspersky Lab is still monitoring malicious websites involved in the recent Japan spam campaigns.

GpCode.ax is not the only piece of ransomware today. We’ve just discovered a malware which overwrites the master boot record (MBR) and demands a ransom to retrieve a password and restore the original MBR.

GpCode initially appeared in 2004, new versions appeared annually until 2008 and then a long silence – and now, a new and powerful GpCode-like ransomware is atttacking.

A new piece of ransomware, called Ransom.a by most AV vendors, has been spotted in the wild. Evidence received so far suggests that this Trojan can be found on P2P networks.

Marc Rivero, a senior security researcher at GReAT, Kaspersky, will delve into the main TTPs used by modern ransomware groups and shed the light on how to analyze them and use in attack detection and prevention.

Ransomware gangs are constantly evolving and, it is crucial to be aware of their techniques and toolsets to thwart their attacks. To discover the latest trends in the ransomware market, please join our experts.

In this webcast, Marc Rivero will observe various tactics used by ransomware groups, explain how the companies are trying to negotiate with these cybercriminals, and what outcome such negotiations may have.

Kaspersky experts have analyzed the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that major ransomware gangs have under their belt – and are ready to share this knowledge.

In honor of the Anti-ransomware day, Dmitry Galov, a security researcher at Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team shares his insights on the latest trends in the ransomware market.