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 … [Read more...]
Rombertik Destruction – Daily Security Byte EP.76
Last year I predicted an increase in destructive malware, and with the Sony Pictures breach we're certainly seeing signs that this prediction is coming true. Today, researchers at Cisco's Talos have found yet another malware variant that continues this trend. Watch today's Byte to learn about Rombertik's destruction and evasive capabilities, and to learn how to protect your … [Read more...]
