Ryuk ransomware develops worm-like capability
French researchers have found a Ryuk ransomware variant that can spread laterally through an infected network.
Android devices caught in Matryosh botnet
The Matryosh botnet goes after Android devices that have ADB enabled and uses them in orchestrated DDoS attacks.
Cleaning up after Emotet: the law enforcement file
Following global law enforcement action to take over the Emotet botnet, a special update is being sent to clean up infected machines.
Pow! Emotet’s down. Is it out?
The world’s most dangerous malware has suffered a serious blow in a coordinated strike by multiple law enforcement agencies.
New Emotet delivery method spotted during downward detection trend
Emotet got a superficial facelift this week, hiding itself within a fake request asking users to update Microsoft Word to take advantage of new features.
Fake “Corona Antivirus” distributes BlackNET remote administration tool
Beware of fraudulent antivirus products taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis.
Emotet malspam campaign uses Snowden’s new book as lure
Emotet starts a new week of malicious spam by promising a copy of Edward Snowden’s new book.
Emotet is back: botnet springs back to life with new spam campaign
After months of laying dormant, the notorious Emotet is back, with its botnet spewing spam globally.
A week in security (June 3 – 9)
A weekly roundup of security news from June 3–9, including Magecart, breaches, hyperlink auditing, Bluekeep, FTC, and facial recognition.
4 lessons to be learned from the DOE’s DDoS attack
The Department of Energy was subject to a DDoS attack that caused major disruptions in their operations. Is the smart grid ready for such an attack? Here are the lessons we can take away from the event.
