Spamhaus: Uptick in Tor-using botnets may force ISPs to block all Tor traffic
2016 was the year of ransomware, says non-profit spam-fighting project, Spamhaus.
2016 was the year of ransomware, says non-profit spam-fighting project, Spamhaus.
Ransomware perpetrators have stepped up their targeting of Australia with campaigns built around ransomware-laced messages purportedly from police and postal authorities, security firm ESET has reported as industry figures suggest the rising tide of ransomware attacks against Australian targets is showing no signs of abating.
David Braue | 02 Sep | Read more
All the warnings in the world aren't going to stop a small business from paying a ransom to recover encrypted files when the alternative is the collapse of the business – and that, one security expert has warned, is why Australia will continue to be increasingly targeted by cybercriminals looking to make a quick buck from the malware.
David Braue | 24 Feb | Read more
Malware that encrypts files unless a payment is made has been an exclusive risk to Windows machines. The “Mabouia” malware for Apple’s OS X now could pose a similar threat to Macs.
Companies in Australia and New Zealand are proving to be the world's most susceptible to the latest version of CryptoWall, security vendor Trend Micro has warned as analysis of the new ransomware strain found that victims now face having their data stolen as well as their systems locked.
David Braue | 25 Mar | Read more
Ransomware authors are increasingly focusing on customer service in an attempt to improve the efficacy of attacks, security analysts have warned as a new version of CryptoWall malware appeared and Australian researchers warned that carefully-crafted localised ransomware is increasingly hitting its mark.
David Braue | 16 Jan | Read more
Carberp, a banking trojan that recently hit over 150,000 Australian PCs, is taking a second bite at Australia through spam email loaded with malware.