RedCurl cyberspies create ransomware to encrypt Hyper-V servers
The attacks observed by Bitdefender start with phishing emails with ".IMG" attachments disguised as CVs. IMG files are disk image files that are automatically mounted by Windows under a new drive letter when they are double-clicked.
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New VanHelsing ransomware targets Windows, ARM, ESXi systems
A new multi-platform ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation named VanHelsing has emerged, targeting Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems.
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Spine-Chilling ‘Digital Arrest’: Elderly Woman Duped of Rs 20 Crore Over 68 Days
Mumbai has witnessed one of the most shocking cases of digital arrest, where an 86-year-old woman fell victim to cybercriminals and was manipulated into transferring over Rs 20.25 crore over 68 days.
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Be Careful What You Search For—New Attack Could Cost You Dearly
This story, originally published March 16, has been updated with news of another crypto-threat newly reported by Microsoft Threat Intelligence following the MassJacker attacks that started with an unwise search.
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Karnataka Struggle as Polymorphic Malware Wreaks Havoc, ₹2,900 Crore Lost in 2024
Unlike traditional malware, polymorphic malware disguises itself by constantly changing its form, making it harder for antivirus programs to detect. Security systems that rely on recognizing fixed patterns struggle against this new threat, as the malware encrypts itself, modifies its code, and injects misleading data, allowing it to bypass detection and steal sensitive information.
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Cyber Attack at Raymond: IT Teams, Authorities Probe Massive Breach
Leading textile and apparel conglomerate Raymond Limited has confirmed a cyber-attack on its IT infrastructure on February 19.
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