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Petya Ransomware – Daily Security Byte EP. 240

March 28, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

As if ransomware wasn’t already bad enough, a new sample is trying to up the extortion pressure by encrypting your whole hard drive. Watch today’s video to learn more about this new threat, and why I think its novel tactics might backfire.

(Episode Runtime: 4:36)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3lAlzjDvUE

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Trend Micro’s blog on Petya ransomware – Trend Micro
  • G Data’s blog on Petya ransomware – G Data
  • Bleeping computer Petya ransomware write-up – Bleeping Computer
  • New ransomware encrypts your hard drive – PC World
  • VirusTotal results for Petya sample – Virus Total

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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