ZPWW Ransomware: Dealing with the new STOP/Djvu Ransomware Variant
ZPWW Ransomware is yet another malware strain that is a part of the prolific STOP/Djvu Ransomware family. Like other similar…
FakeBat is Promoted by a Malicious Malvertising Campaign Exploiting Google Promotions
A new malvertising campaign has emerged, leveraging Google Promotions to steer users seeking popular software towards deceptive landing pages and…
Live Security Platinum and Its Clones: Identifying, Removing, and Protecting Your System
Live Security Platinum and its numerous clones represent a family of rogue security software that has plagued users with deceptive…
Robbinhood Ransomware Steals from the Rich, but can also Steal from the Poor
The cybercriminals responsible for the RobbinHood ransomware must have been inspired by the legendary bandit from English folklore Robin Hood,…
rivitMedia Archives: Misinformation regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic
Lately, social media has just been crawling with fake news, conspiracy theories and outright lies regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. These…
FTCODE Ransomware: What is it?
An upgraded version of FTCODE ransomware is now equipped with password-stealing capabilities targeting browsers and email services Although FTCODE ransomware…
The Future of Ransomware
Ransomware operators are adopting data exfiltration in addition to encryption models. Is this the future of ransomware? Three more ransomware…
rivitMedia Archives: California was Involved in a DopplePaymer Ransomware Attack
The practice of disclosing stolen data as a penalty for not paying ransom demands is just starting to heat up…
Maze ransomware releases stolen Allied Files
The group behind Maze Ransomware has started a trend of publishing data and files from victims unwilling to pay ransom…
rivitMedia Archive: Online Scams During Lockdown
The enduring COVID-19 lockdown, the rise in telecommuting and new scams continue to provide a wide net for hackers looking…