There has been a lot of talk in the news lately of a new ransomware for Android. While this does sound dire, and the possibility exists for more problematic threats on Androids smartphones and tablets in the future, it is not yet time to panic. A case of mistaken identity Choosing a headline is always a … More Ransomware on Android: Keep calm but get protected
ESET Ireland reports the last few weeks have seen an increased number of victims of data locking ransomware among Irish businesses. Malware and support experts from the antivirus firm ESET Ireland (Ciaran McHale, Lorna Mayers, Urban Schrott) have been receiving calls for help from all over the country from businesses hit by one of the … More Irish businesses hit hard by data locking ransomware Filecoder/Cryptolocker
For computer users, Ransomware can be among the most frightening forms of malware – suddenly, your screen is replaced by a message from the police, demanding money, or a message saying your files are lost unless you pay a ransom to unlock them. It’s a booming business – last year it was reported reported that … More Don’t pay up! How to avoid ransomware threats – and how to fight back
In recent weeks reports have been coming in, of ransomware appearing on some infected Irish computers. It uses (poorly translated) Irish language in a message that claims the user’s computer has been locked – either by Garda or by some government agency – for some alleged illegal activity, such as downloading illegal content or distributing … More Ransomware in Irish part of global cyber-extortion attack
I’m caught up this week in a lengthy internal meeting, and next week with Virus Bulletin in Dallas, but I couldn’t resist a quick follow-up to the Gaelic ransomware posts here and here. The indefatigable Kafeine (heartfelt hat tip!) has laid his hands on another copy of the scam message, and this time it does … More Ransomware Part III: another drop of the Irish
ESET Ireland 