Day: April 18, 2017

At $175, this ransomware service is a boon to cybercriminals

Cybercriminals have another easy-to-use ransomware kit to add to their arsenals, thanks to a new variant called Karmen that hackers can buy on the black market for $175. A Russian-speaking user called DevBitox has been advertising the ransomware in underground forums, security firm Recorded Future said in a blog post on Tuesday.   [ Expand

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Hajime worm battles Mirai for control of the Internet of Things

The Hajime worm appears to be the work of a white hat hacker attempting to wrestle control of IoT devices from Mirai and other malicious threats. Publish to Facebook:  No Twitter Card Style:  summary A battle is raging for control of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. There are many contenders, but two families stand out:

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