Azov ransomware, a newcomer to the encryption malware market, appears in view with a rather unusual strategy. This malware seems to be a simple vandal that shifts responsibility to honorable malware analysts. It gives users no chance to decrypt the files, as analysts can’t decrypt nor find the threat actor. Azov ransomware asks for Ukraine… Continue reading Azov Ransomware Tries to Set Up Cybersecurity Specialists
Tag: Wiper malware
Microsoft discovered the WhisperGate wiper attacking Ukrainian users
Microsoft says it discovered a destructive attack on Ukrainian users using the WhisperGate wiper, which tried to impersonate a ransomware, but in fact did not provide victims with data recovery options. In fact, the detected threat is a classic wiper, that is, malware designed to deliberately destroy data on an infected host. WhisperGate wiper Such… Continue reading Microsoft discovered the WhisperGate wiper attacking Ukrainian users
What is the worst computer virus? Figuring out
Worst computer virus – what is it? Seems that anyone who has ever been infected asks this question. And each user will think that his case was more severe than someone’s else. Is that true? And which virus is really the worst? It is important to mention that computer viruses are not only “viruses”. Nowadays,… Continue reading What is the worst computer virus? Figuring out