Ransomware and Recent Variants

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  1. itman

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    Not commercially available yet:

    The research team adds it's looking for partners to commercialize CryptoDrop and make publicly available.
     
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    https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/security-alert-stampado-ransomware-on-sale/
     
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    https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com...h-ransomware-influenced-by-the-da-vinci-code/
     
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    Huge Spam Wave Drops Locky Variant That Can Work Without an Internet Connection

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    Cerber ransomware strain now targeting Office 365 users

     
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    Hackers Make the First-Ever Ransomware for Smart Thermostats

    -- Tom
     
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    Shade Ransomware Updated With Backdoor Capabilities
     
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    Smrss32 Ransomware Encrypts an Astounding 6,674 File Types
    http://virusguides.com/smrss32-ransomware-encrypts-astounding-6674-file-types
     
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    Locky Ransomware Reverts to Malicious Macros

     
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    hi
    they are very scarry , but the only way to avoid these malware ,is keep the antivirus update (hoping the av company, in my case eset continues to add them in their database) , keep firefox and chrome update and use a sandoboxie
    is the only way ?
    keeping the operation system always update could be controversial seeing the microsoft updates
    thanks @ronjor for keeping us update !
     
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    Backup/Imaging your data. Simpler.
     
  19. mantra

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    hi
    yes , let 's say 2 hard drive about 3TB plus 4 external hard disks of 3tb and more
    it's not a simple solution
    thanks
     
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    New Open Source Ransomware Based on Hidden Tear and EDA2 May Target Businesses
    http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlab...n-hidden-tear-and-eda2-may-target-businesses/
     
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    No of course it's not the only way. Don't open unknown email attachments. That in itself is a really good start.
     
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