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A look at the evolution of the Nemucod malware

Thu, 18th May 2017
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Unit 42 researchers have uncovered details about how the slippery Nemucod malware has been able to avoid detection.
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Exclusive viewpoint: Self-propagating ransomware hits U.K & 90+ other countries

Tue, 16th May 2017
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The infections spread quickly, reportedly hitting as many as 100 countries, with Russian systems affected more than others. What was going on?.
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How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware

Mon, 15th May 2017
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Defend against the global WannaCry threat with robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance, says Carbon Black's team.
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In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination

Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
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The rise of ransomware in Southeast Asia

Fri, 12th May 2017
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It is likely that cybercriminals will target on internet of things (IOT) devices in technologically, advanced economies throughout Southeast Asia.
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What we can learn from the Google Docs hack

Fri, 12th May 2017
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Remember, don't be embarrassed about falling victim. The more we talk about how these things happen the better we will be.
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What makes Locky and Cerber ransomware so good - and what about CradleCore?

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Trend Micro details the evolution of Locky and Cerber, ransomware outsmarting defences, as CradleCore's source code sale potentially marks a worrying shift.
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Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims

Tue, 9th May 2017
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Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.
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Kazuar trojan hijacks Microsoft .NET framework to conduct espionage attacks

Mon, 8th May 2017
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Researchers have uncovered the 'Kazuar' backdoor trojan, which has been detected in espionage campaigns across the globe, Unit 42 reports.
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Global warning as spam attacks target stock market manipulation

Thu, 4th May 2017
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Sophisticated spam blitz threatens markets as Retarus flags a botnet's discreet bid to skew a Latvian stock's value.
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May the 4th be with you: Star Wars tech that actually exists

Thu, 4th May 2017
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From holograms to bionic limbs, this Star Wars day unveils real-life tech feats inspired by the saga's futuristic vision.
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Carbon Black: How to set up a threat hunting program

Mon, 1st May 2017
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UK firms urged to proactively hunt cyber threats by mastering OS intricacies and tailoring threat hunting teams to bolster digital defences.
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TrickBot malware ramps up attacks against ANZ financial firms

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Attackers behind the TrickBot Trojan have been taking their tactics to the next level, researchers from IBM X-Force have uncovered.
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March saw rise in web attacks; but email malware and spam drop back

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Symantec reports back on the latest threat statistics for March - email malware dipped, but web attacks are the biggest since 2016.
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ICIT: The Know Your Enemies 3.0 Advanced Persistent Threat Advisory is finally here

Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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China and Russia are by far the most active and they sponsor the most prevalent and the most sophisticated adversaries.
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Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference

Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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New Zealand MPs attend International Parliamentary Conference on National Security and Cybersecurity in London.
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NordVPN comments on the internet's 28th birthday: 'Why are we still being watched?'

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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As the internet marks its 28th year, NordVPN questions ongoing privacy breaches amidst global calls for better data control.
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Hancitor climbs its way to the top of 'world's most wanted' malware families

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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The Hancitor/Chanitor malware has rapidly climbed to be one of the top five 'world's most wanted' malware families for the first time.
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Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.
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Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.