TeslaCrypt Ransomware Arrives via Neutrino Exploit Kit
This post was written by Sriram P. and Varadharajan Krishnasamy. TeslaCrypt is a ransomware family that encrypts files and extorts money...
Macro Malware Associated With Dridex Finds New Ways to Hide
Macro malware is on the upswing and cybercriminals are always searching for new ways to deceive users and evade detection....
Trillium Toolkit Leads to Widespread Malware
Any aspiring cybercriminal can buy one of many malicious toolkits to craft a downloader and distribute malware. After a time these downloaders...
Targeted Ransomware No Longer a Future Threat
This post was written by Christiaan Beek and Andrew Furtak. In 2015, McAfee investigated a ransomware campaign that targeted the...
Malicious Forums Turn Amateur Hackers Into Cybercriminals
Security researchers are aware of forums that offer downloads of malicious software such as keyloggers and remote access tools. Some inexperienced...
Nivdort: Data-Stealing Trojan Arrives via Spam
During the past couple of weeks, McAfee Labs has observed a huge increase in spam related to Nivdort, a malicious file...
Ransomware Targets Healthcare Sector
When we develop threats predictions at McAfee, I personally like to conduct some proper research and base my statements on...
HydraCrypt Variant of Ransomware Distributed by Angler Exploit Kit
McAfee Labs recently came across the new ransomware variant HydraCrypt. Like some previous ransomware variants, HydraCrypt is distributed using the Angler...
Phony Adobe Flash Update Hosts Malware, Targets Apple Users
Computer maintenance is often a simple equation: avoid behavior that might land you a virus, and keep your software up-to-date....
A Case of Mistaken Identity? The Role of BlackEnergy in Ukrainian Power Grid Disruption
Recent reports of electricity outages across the Ukraine has led to significant speculation regarding the specific malware that was used...
