The last thing you want to do with a new computer is spending the whole day configuring it. But as we all know with these type of things you are going to have to spend some time setting up properly. Especially these days you don’t want to take any chances with an unprotected computer on […]
Category: Ransomware
RansomWare Prevention Guide
Use Reputable, Proven, Multi-Tenant Endpoint Security. We are often asked this leading question: “which endpoint security solution will offer 100% prevention and protection from malware?” The simple answer is none. Even the best endpoint security (which we pride ourselves on innovating and striving towards) will only be 100% effective most of the time. For instance, […]
How to protect against computer viruses during a Pandemic outbreak.
We’re all thinking about the coronavirus and its definitely a big deal. This will change our lives forever as we will start working from home more than we ever before. In these trying times, hackers will not give us a break. If anything, we will see a massive increase in virus and ransomware attacks. At […]
More on Petya/NotPetya/PetrWrap Ransomware
More on Petya/NotPetya/PetrWrap Ransomware The Webroot Threat Research Team has classified all known variants of the Petya/NotPetya/PetrWrap ransomware. A Ukrainian software developer named “MeDoc” was allegedly the cause of this outbreak according to Ukrainian Cyber Police and other security researchers. MeDoc’s accounting software sent a file containing the Petya installer through their update system on […]
Webroot protects customers from new Petya-based ransomware. Learn more.
Petya-based Ransomware Assaults Global Networks From David Kennerley Director of Threat Research – Webroot USA As with any developing story, updates will no doubt come thick and fast, new information will come to light, leading some possible theories dead in the water. We are seeing reports of another ransomware strain, appearing to use the leaked […]
WannaCry Ransomware: Webroot protects you!
WannaCry Ransomware: Webroot protects you! Ransomware attacks continue to spread around the world this weekend, after the initial damage inflicted on healthcare organizations in Europe on Friday. The criminals responsible for exploiting the Eternal Blue flaw haven’t yet been identified, but up to 100 countries have hit with WannaCry ransomware, with Russia, Ukraine and Taiwan […]
How much does it cost to buy 10,000 U.S.-based malware-infected hosts?
How much does it cost to buy 10,000 U.S.-based malware-infected hosts? Earlier this month, we profiled and exposed a newly launched underground service offering access to tens of thousands of malware-infected hosts, with an emphasis on the fact that U.S.-based hosts were relatively more expensive to acquire, largely due to the fact that U.S.-based users […]
Behind the Scenes with Ransomware
Behind the Scenes with Ransomware Locky (.osiris) O Locky, Locky! Wherefore art thou, Locky? Alas, could Locky be no more? At the beginning of 2017, data from the field suggested potential Locky infections had decreased dramatically, so we were hoping it was on its way out. Unfortunately, Locky returned with a vengeance, though it had […]