Security Scams Increase After WannaCry Outbreak WannaCry is a ransomware variant that hit the globe mid-May causing an IT disaster for major businesses worldwide. The WannaCry infection was likely the most publicized ransomware attack to date. Due to the high publicity, public awareness of cyber treats increased. However, it also invoked fear into many. This […]
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Introduction Part II of the WanaCrypt0r code analysis has arrived. We’re going to be starting out where we left off last time, which is with the Microsoft Windows MS17-010 Server Message Block (SMB) exploit/”worm component” that made the ransomware so dangerous by allowing it to spread to other vulnerable (not patched) systems on the network
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Window XP Held Strong Against WannaCry – Despite Initial Reports The ransomware that took the world by storm in mid-May was found to be far less successful on Windows XP computers than originally thought. WannaCry ransomware was believed to spread vigorously due to the outdated Windows XP operating system. However, according to a recent study,
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It seems like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. However, it does require the cooperation of everyone, which can be quite overwhelming. PC Matic’s CEO, Rob Cheng, recently wrote an article featured in Computer World, titled Winning the war on ransomware. As you read through this publication you will begin to understand
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Recently, an article was posted on CIO.com and other IDG outlets, titled “Yes, you still need endpoint malware protection”, questioning the need for end point security. Several publications pointed out that end point security is not needed, due to the operating systems and other components being more secure. However, as we’ve seen in the most
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WannaCry Decryption Kes Although a decryption key became available recently for WannaCry victims, the success rate is minimal. WannaKey, is the free tool available to unlock files that were encrypted due to the global ransomware attack that hit on May 12, 2017. However, this decryption tool is only successful if the computer has not been
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Healthcare Industry – An Easy Target Over the past few days, we’ve seen a new ransomware called WannaCry or WannaCrypt wreak havoc across the globe, infecting hundreds of large corporations, such as FedEx, Telefonica, and Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). Though the ransomware continued to infect computers at a more subdued pace, many corporations are
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Is the Ransomware that Ruled the World Dead? Quite possibly, yes. WannaCry ransomware hit over 200,000 devices in 150 different countries on Friday, May 12, 2017. The malicious attack was distributed by both SMB ports and phishing emails. This cyber attack sent the world into a panic, and rightfully so. The concept of ransomware, or
Introduction During the past few days, as one might expect, we’ve been getting lots of news, reports, and files for the ransomware entitled WanaCrypt0r/WannaCry/WanaCrypt. First and foremost, the good news is that customers of PC Matic SuperShield were protected from WanaCrypt0r the entire time. However, this post aims to provide a technical analysis of how
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Starting on Friday a brand new type of ransomware called WannaCry or WannaCrypt began spreading across the globe at a never before seen rate, while PC Matic’s customers remained secure.
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