Tag: ransomware

UK under attack by ‘Royal Mail’ phishing, carrying TorrentLocker

September 5, 2014

Three weeks ago, iSIGHT Partners discovered a new Ransomware encrypting victims’ documents. They dubbed this new threat TorrentLocker. TorrentLocker propagates via spam messages containing a link to a phishing page where the user is asked to download and execute “package tracking information”. In August, only Australians were targeted with fake Australian Post package-tracking page. While … More UK under attack by ‘Royal Mail’ phishing, carrying TorrentLocker

Malware that encrypts Android phones using FBI child-abuse warnings to scare victims into paying $300

July 22, 2014

Security researchers from ESET® have uncovered a new, even more dangerous version of Simplocker – the Android file-encrypting ransomware that was discovered a month ago by ESET. The new version of the file-encrypting malware, detected by ESET as Android/Simplocker.Icontains some notable improvements. This time it displays the ransom note in English – the previous version … More Malware that encrypts Android phones using FBI child-abuse warnings to scare victims into paying $300

Simplocker ransomware: Now spread by Android apps

June 19, 2014

ESET recently discovered ransomware malware which targets Android smartphones. The cybercriminals are hard at work developing the threat further As mentioned in our previous posts, the threat is mostly concentrated in Ukraine and Russia. While the malware may display traits of a proof-of-concept, it is indeed spreading in the wild and can cause headaches for … More Simplocker ransomware: Now spread by Android apps

Android threats: how to keep your mobile safe from filecoders (and everything else)

June 10, 2014

When ESET researchers analysed the first file-encrypting Trojan to demand a ransom from Android users it was anticipated. The malware Android/Simplocker, available as a bogus app, seems at present to be a proof-of-concept but it’s only a matter of time before it’s ready for mass release. In ESET’s Threat Trends Report predictions for this year, … More Android threats: how to keep your mobile safe from filecoders (and everything else)

Law enforcement strikes back at cybercriminals that were attacking Irish businesses with ransomware

June 3, 2014

ESET Ireland has been closely following the cyberattacks against Irish businesses with ransomware like Cryptolocker, which encrypts data and requests a ransom to unlock it. In the past week, law enforcement has been successful in combating the cyber gang behind the attacks. Security specialists at ESET Ireland have received reports from Westmeath, Wexford, Waterford, Galway, … More Law enforcement strikes back at cybercriminals that were attacking Irish businesses with ransomware