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This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up | TechRadar

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This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up

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By Sead Fadilpašić

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Victims threatened with repeated phone calls

 

 

 

 

 



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A new ransomware group has been discovered harassing its victims on the phone until they pay up. 

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A report from anti-ransomware company, Halycon said that Volcano Demon was seen going after “several” targets in the last couple of weeks, deploying a new encryptor called LukaLocker. 

Its methodis relatively simple – the threat actor will first find a way into the target network, map it out, and then exfiltrate as many sensitive files as they can. Then, they will deploy the encryptor, lock down the files and entire systems, and then demand payment in cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key, and for keeping the files for

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iPhone users in 98 countries warned about spyware by Apple | Malwarebytes

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Whether you’ve received that notification or not, every iPhone user should make sure they have the latest updates, protect the device with a passcode, use multi-factor authentication and a strong password for Apple ID, only install apps from the Apple Play store, use a mobile security product, and be careful what they open or tap on.

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SecurityWeek: AT&T Data Breach: ‘Nearly All’ Wireless Customers Exposed in Massive Hack

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AT&T on Friday said almost all its wireless subscribers were exposed in a massive hack that occurred between April 14 and April 25, 2024, where a hacker exfiltrated files containing “records of customer call and text interactions” between approximately May 1 and October 31, 2022, as well as on January 2, 2023.

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Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns | Fox Business

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The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) found that reports of job scams increased by 118% in 2023 compared to the prior year. That occurred even as the number of overall scams reported to the ITRC fell by 18%.

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350 million people downloaded insecure browser extensions over two years | Cybernews

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In all, the academics discovered more than 26,000 extensions they believed had issues inherent in them, with around 15,400 of them violating privacy rules. A further 10,400 or so contained malware that could harm users.

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Alabama education department still impacted by thwarted ransomware intrusion | SC Media

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More ransomware news.  Education and Health Care sectors seem to be popular targets lately. https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/alabama-education-department-still-impacted-by-thwarted-ransomware-intrusion

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This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up | TechRadar

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This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up

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By Sead Fadilpašić

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Victims threatened with repeated phone calls

 

 

 

 

 



Image credit: Pixabay (Image credit: Pixabay)

A new ransomware group has been discovered harassing its victims on the phone until they pay up. 

Advertisement

A report from anti-ransomware company, Halycon said that Volcano Demon was seen going after “several” targets in the last couple of weeks, deploying a new encryptor called LukaLocker. 

Its methodis relatively simple – the threat actor will first find a way into the target network, map it out, and then exfiltrate as many sensitive files as they can. Then, they will deploy the encryptor, lock down the files and entire systems, and then demand payment in cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key, and for keeping the files for themselves.

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7 Accounts You Must Always Protect With Two-Factor Authentication

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Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security and keeps your account protected even if your password is compromised. While it’s advisable to enable two-factor authentication on all accounts that support it, here are some accounts that should always have this extra layer of protection.

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The US Wants to Integrate the Commercial Space Industry With Its Military to Prevent Cyber Attacks | WIRED

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As space becomes more important to the world’s critical infrastructure, the risk increases that hostile nation-states will deploy cyberattacks on important satellites and other space infrastructure. Targets would include not just spy satellites or military communications satellites, but commercial spacecraft too.

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Don’t overlook the security risk posed by QR codes | TechRadar

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But the more mainstream the technology has become, the more attractive it has become for threat actors. The same accessibility that makes the QR code a useful tool also makes it an effective vector for phishing and malware delivery.