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Microsoft Defender Scores Big in AV-TEST Ransomware Protection Test
Microsoft Defender is one of the best antivirus solutions for detecting ransomware at home and in enterprise AV-TEST research shows.
Microsoft Office 365 Users Are at Risk from Ransomware Warns Researcher
Proofpoint argues Office 365 “auto-save” and cloud backups have a weakness that allows threat actors to deploy ransomware attacks.
Microsoft Exchange Servers Face New Threat From Hive Ransomware
The Hive ransomware-as-a-service is targeting vulnerable Microsoft Exchange Server customers who have not patched their systems.
Microsoft Exchange Server Attacks: LockFile Ransomware Uses a Novel Attack Method
Researchers for security firm Sophos says the LockFile ransomware targeting Microsoft Exchange servers uses “intermittent encryption”.
Microsoft Exchange Server LockFile Ransomware Targets Windows Domains
A new Microsoft Exchange Server exploit places the LockFile ransomware on a network, sparking new security concerns.
Microsoft Debuts Fusion Ransomware Detection for Azure
Fusion is a new tool for Microsoft Azure that detects potential ransomware attacks and notifies customers to take action.
Ransomware, Zero-Day, IoT, and Connected Car Attacks All on the Threatscape Horizon in 2021
A new report details some of the expected major cyber threats in 2021, some of which are already a problem and others that are new.
Capcom Hit by Ragnar Locker Ransomware Attack
Gaming company Capcom has confirmed it was breached by a ransomware attack this week, with over 1TB of internal data taken.
Microsoft Explains How It Defeated the LockerGoga Ransomware
Microsoft has been managing to detect LockerGoga attacks through the use of Windows Defender ATP and monotonic constraints, which remove positive bias when analyzing a file.
WannaCry Alive and Kicking with a Third of All Ransomware Attacks
Kaspersky Lab reports WannaCry never went away and still accounts for 28.72% of all ransomware attacks during Q3 2018.
Microsoft Talks Up Windows 10 Security against Ransomware, Calls Platform a “Worthy Upgrade”
In a blog post, Microsoft urges holdouts to upgrade to Windows 10 and enjoy protection against ransomware alongside the most secure Windows ever.
Necurs Botnet Is Now Delivering over 12.5 Million Emails with Scarab Ransomware
The Scarab ransomware encrypts Windows PCs and breaks recovery options, telling users that the longer they take to pay, the more it will cost. The malware is delivered through the largest email botnet on the planet.
New ‘RedBoot’ Ransomware May Leave Data Unrecoverable
RedBoot modifies the boot partition and provides no way for a user to input a reversal key, signaling a destructive wiper. The Developer asks users to contact [email protected] for removal.
SMB Ransomware Exploits: Microsoft Unveils Software Makers Who Still Use SMBv1
Redmond has released a list of applications which need updating, reiterating the need for vendors to stop using SMBv1 due to its multiple vulnerabilities against ransomware attacks.
NotPetya Malware Was Not Ransomware Suggests Cisco Expert
The head of Cisco’s Talos cyber security divisions argues a lack of payment methods mean NotPetya was not ransomware and was likely politically motivated.
Locky Ransomware Uses Infected JPG Images to Spread on Facebook and LinkedIn
The appropriately named ImageGate uses a method of embedding malware in images and graphic files and targets social networking websites for distribution.
Fake Windows Update Used By New Fantom Ransomware
A new type of ransomware called Fantom has been discovered. It pretends to be a Windows Update and is designed to look authentic to unsuspecting Microsoft Windows users. There is no known fix for this attack yet.
Microsoft Malware Protection Center Warns of ZCryptor Ransomware
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center is warning users to be mindful of the ZCryptor ransomware, which has the ability to replicate and potentially spread across a network of PCs.
AWS Debuts Incident Response Service Amid Skyrocketing Cyber Threats
AWS introduces an incident response platform, offering integrated tools and 24/7 expert support to tackle rising cybercrime.
Bootkitty Emerges as First Linux-Focused UEFI Bootkit
Bootkitty's discovery marks the expansion of UEFI bootkit threats to Linux systems, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive security protocols.
