Tag: filecoder

TorrentLocker: Crypto-ransomware still active, using same tactics

September 1, 2016

In December 2014, ESET released a white paper about TorrentLocker, a crypto-ransomware family spreading, via spam, email messages that impersonated local postal service, energy or telecom companies. The paper described its distribution scheme, its core functionalities, its network protocol and exposed some similarities with the Hesperbot banking trojan. During the last few months, we decided to … More TorrentLocker: Crypto-ransomware still active, using same tactics

Nemucod serves nasty package: Combining ransomware and ad-clickers

August 18, 2016

Nemucod, previously one of the worst infecting malware types in Ireland is causing mayhem again. Just last week ESET reported on Nemucod shifting away from ransomware and downloading the ad-clicking malware Kovter instead. Now, it seems that the operators of the notorious downloader went a step further and are serving their victims the whole package … More Nemucod serves nasty package: Combining ransomware and ad-clickers

Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

July 7, 2016

A major threats to computer security is malicious code. In fact, over the years, it has become one of the main causes of security incidents, from the first viruses in 1986 to the most sophisticated malware of today. And this particular type of malware, although it is not new, has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses … More Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

Beyond TeslaCrypt: Crysis, a new ransomware family lays claim to parts of its territory

June 7, 2016

It has been two weeks since ESET created a TeslaCrypt decryptor, which allows victims of the ransomware to get their files back. This came on the back of its developers ceasing operations. Since then, over 32,000 users around the globe have taken advantage of this opportunity and downloaded the tool. But even with TeslaCrypt abandoning its territory, … More Beyond TeslaCrypt: Crysis, a new ransomware family lays claim to parts of its territory