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.
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Australian targets figure highly in latest wave of ransomware attacks
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
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Ransomware perpetrators' increasing focus on Australia is just targeted marketing
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
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Mabouia, the first crypto-ransomware for Macs arrives
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.
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Dual-pronged CryptoWall 3.0 ransomware twice as successful in ANZ as elsewhere
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
