by Lyndsey Creamer | Dec 23, 2020 | Cyber Security, Microsoft, Ransomware
Microsoft and McAfee headline newly-formed 'Ransomware Task Force' A group made up of 19 security firms, tech companies, and non-profits, headlined by big names such as Microsoft and McAfee, have announced on Monday plans to form a new coalition to deal with the...
by Lyndsey Creamer | Oct 23, 2020 | Bitcoin, Cyber Security, Hacking, Malware
Charities in a bind after cybercriminals donate $10,000 in bitcoin No charity wants to turn down donations, particularly in the middle of a funding crunch. But what if donations come from a surprising source – hackers? While it may sound like a modern-day version of...
by Lyndsey Creamer | Mar 30, 2020 | Cyber Security, Malware, Microsoft, Ransomware
Microsoft disrupts a botnet that infected 9 million computers This month, Microsoft and partners from 35 countries took steps to disrupt a botnet behind the world’s largest cybercrime network. The botnet, Necurs, has infected an estimated nine million computers...
by Lyndsey Creamer | Mar 10, 2020 | Cyber Security, Hacking, Latin America, Malware
Cybercriminals and drug cartels are spreading malware and stealing financial information in Latin America Cybercriminals are now partnering with drug cartels across Latin America to attack financial institutions and governments, leveraging a wide variety of scams and...
by Lyndsey Creamer | Feb 3, 2020 | Cyber Security, Did You Know?, Malware
Coronavirus malware infects thousands of devices worldwide Cybercriminals are taking advantage of global fears surrounding the deadly coronvavirus by sending out malware-laden emails supposedly offering guidance. Multiple email campaigns have been detected by security...
