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“Pay The Ransom” Says FBI Ransomware Advice
Ransomware is a significant threat to huge corporations as it is to you and me, the notion of every single byte of your personal files being locked up is a frightening thought to those who have treasured memories in the form of images and documents. How effective is Ransomware? It…
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Synology NAS OS Vulnerable to CryptoLocker [updated]
The operating system run on Synology’s NAS devices, called DiskStation Manager (DSM), is reportedly vulnerable to a CryptoLocker hack. This particular version has been dubbed SynoLocker and is holding the infected NAS devices for ransom. The nature of how the systems get infected is still unclear, but when infected, the…
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GoZeuS Returns a Month after Authorities Take Measures Against the Malware
Though authorities had taken action against the GoZeuS and CryptoLocker malware which stole hundreds of thousands of banking logins from users and blackmail them for millions of pounds, it seems that the malwares are back. A month after the campaign, online criminals seem to have tried to rebuild the sophisticated…
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Comodo Internet Security 7.0 Launces in the UK, Backed by a £300 Virus-Free Guarantee
Comodo is a company offering leading solutions in terms of PC/Mac antivirus and malware software, SSL digital certifications, as well as android antivirus and malware solutions. It’s latest product is the all-in-one protection software, Comodo Internet Security Pro 7, which has been recently made available to the UK market. The…
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Traditional Antivirus Software “Simply Don’t Work” According to Security Specialists
While the National Crime Agency did warn people about the upcoming GOZeuS and CryptoLocker malware, information given by security specialists point to the fact that traditional antivirus software is not enough even for a simple malware prevention, yet alone the more advanced malware types. Comodo Group‘s CEO, Melih Abdulhayoglu, points…
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UK’s National Crime Agency Gives Two-Weeks Notice Regarding GoZeuS and CryptoLocker
The UK National Crime Agency warns the public to take advantage of a two-week notice in order to protect themselves from two major malware roaming the internet, the GoZeuS and CryptoLocker, which are responsible for transferring cash from online accounts and holding personal data for ransom. The NCA stated that…
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