ransomware

  1. Predictions for 2014 and the December 2013 Security Bulletin Webcast, Q&A, and Slide Deck

    Today we’re publishing the Link Removed. We answered 17 questions in total, with the majority of questions focusing on the Graphics Component bulletin (MS13-096), Security Advisory 2915720 and Security Advisory 2905247. We also wanted to note a new blog on the Microsoft Security Blog site on...
  2. TA13-309A: CryptoLocker Ransomware Infections

    Original release date: November 05, 2013 | Last revised: November 06, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows systems running Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems Overview US-CERT is aware of a malware campaign that surfaced in 2013 and is associated with an increasing number of...
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    Windows 7 security center

    hi all so i have a problem hope some one can help i recentley got the fbi money pack rasomware i got it off my pc but now im getting a red flag by notifcation window statinh to start security center when i click to start i get a message stating that security center cant be started when i type...
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    Windows XP Encrypted jpegs.

    I'm new here and want to say thanks in advance for any help. I downloaded a zipped or rar file from some rapidshare site or something. When I unzipped it I ended up with every jpeg on my computer encrypted by some virus or whatever that was in the file I unzipped. Now I can't view any pictures...
  5. Windows 7 USB device drivers will not install

    I am working on a PC that has proved to be rather troublesome. It will NOT install USB devices through windows update or by pointing to system32/driverstore. When I point to system32/driverstore it says "USB Composite Device - the system cannot find the file specified." These are devices that...
  6. Windows 7 New take on an old Boot Sector Virus

    Was just reading this article concerning a new version of Ransomware that seems to be emerging. Seems to prompt with a message, that your system is locked and if you pay, they'll send you some code to unlock it. Malware blocks booting - The H Security: News and Features Seems like the /fixmbr...
  7. Warning: Facebook 'News' Videos Auto-Install Trojan

    There's a new malware attack on Facebook and it's significant for multiple reasons. This attack is particular spreads through bogus links, and it appears to change form in line with news events. While there have been several similar scams in the past, they've usually involved tricking users...
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    Windows 7 Ransomware Trojan is Back and Badder Than Ever

    Source: Ransomware Trojan is back and badder than ever ? The Register
  9. Windows 7 World of Warcraft users get another worry

    World of Warcraft users get another worry Sexy girls are not always what they seem By Link Removed - Invalid URL Friday, 27 November 2009, 12:15 INSECURITY FIRM Sophos is warning World of Warcraft users to be on the look out for sexy strangers bearing dangerous gifts. According to the...