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STOP Ransomware Vaccine Released to Block Encryption German security software company G DATA has released a vaccine that will block STOP Ransomware from encrypting victims’ files after infection. “This tool does not prevent the infection itself. STOP ransomware will still place ransom notes and may change settings on the systems,” G DATA malware analysts Karsten Hahn and John Parol explained.
QNAP Warns Users of Bitcoin Miner Targeting their NAS Devices QNAP warned customers today of ongoing attacks targeting their NAS (network-attached storage) devices with cryptomining malware, urging them to take measures to protect them immediately The cryptominer deployed in this campaign on compromised devices will create a new process named [oom_reaper] that will mine for Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
Twitter Bots Pose as Support Staff to Steal your Cryptocurrency Scammers monitor every tweet containing requests for support on MetaMask, TrustWallet, and other popular crypto wallets, and respond to them with scam links in just seconds. To conduct these targeted phishing attacks, scammers abuse Twitter APIs that allow them to monitor all public tweets for specific keywords
Nordic Choice Hotels Hit by Conti Ransomware, No Ransom Demand Yet Nordic Choice Hotels has now confirmed a cyber attack on its systems from the Conti ransomware group. The incident primarily impacts the hotel’s guest reservation and room key card systems. Although there is no indication of passwords or payment information being affected, information pertaining to