In 2018 three high-ranking members of a sophisticated international cybercrime group operating out of Eastern Europe were arrested and taken into…
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How ransomware gangs are connected, sharing resources and tactics
Many of us who read the news daily encounter a regular drum beat of ransomware stories that are both worrying and…
FBI warns of increase in PYSA ransomware attacks targeting education
On March 16, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a “Flash” alert on PYSA ransomware after an uptick on attacks…
A week in security (March 1 – 7)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our podcast featured Eva Galperin who talked to us about defending online anonymity and speech. We…
Ryuk ransomware develops worm-like capability
The French government’s computer emergency readiness team, that’s part of the National Cybersecurity Agency of France, or ANSSI, has discovered a…
The story of ZeroLogon
This is the story of a vulnerability that was brought about by the incorrect use of an encryption technique. After it…
The most enticing cyberattacks of 2020
This is part one of a two-part series. To read about the strangest cybersecurity events of 2020, read our second story…
Emotet returns just in time for Christmas
Emotet is a threat we have been tracking very closely throughout the year thanks to its large email distribution campaigns. Once…
A week in security (December 7 – December 13)
Last week on Malwarebytes podcast we talked to Doug Levin, founder of the K12 cybersecurity resource center and advisor to the K12…
VideoBytes: Ryuk Ransomware Targeting US Hospitals
Hello Folks! In this Videobyte, we’re talking about why hospitals are being targeted by the Ryuk ransomware, what tricks they are…