A Greek security researcher, named George Chatzisofroniou , has developed a WiFi social engineering tool that is designed to steal credentials from users of secure Wi-Fi networks. The tool, dubbed ...

In Brief: Introducing RansomWhere , a free generic ransomware detection tool for Mac OS X users that can identify ransomware-like behavior by continually monitoring the file-system for the creation of ...

Crypto ransomware encrypts files and demands payment, usually in cryptocurrency. Immediate isolation of the infected system is critical to prevent spread. Removing ransomware does not automatically ...

A China-based threat group known as Storm-2603 has added a new weapon to its hacking arsenal. Cisco Talos researchers observed Storm-2603 abusing Velociraptor, an open source digital forensics and ...

The Home Depot is running more sweet power tool and battery combo deals on Milwaukee products this week. Grab a two-pack of M18 18-volt 6.0 Ah batteries (charger included) and get a nice-looking ...

Flyoobe can upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. You can install Windows 11 without the usual apps and bloatware. The tool is easy to configure and use ...

For years, LockBit has been viewed as the gold standard in ransomware — a sleek, professional, and ruthlessly efficient criminal syndicate with the polish of a Silicon Valley startup. But the recent ...

Cybersecurity firm Profero cracked the encryption of the DarkBit ransomware gang's encryptors, allowing them to recover a victim's files for free without paying a ransom. This occurred in 2023 during ...

Sometimes, the simplest photo feats are the most satisfying of all. Me? I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve needed to remove the background from an image for one reason or another. Maybe it’s ...

A decryptor for the FunkSec ransomware has been developed and made avaliable to download for free by researchers at antivirus provider Avast. Ladislav Zezul, a malware researcher at Avast’s parent ...

To fight against cybercrime, Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has released a free decryption tool for victims of the Phobos and 8Base ransomware variants. The decryptor, made publicly available in ...

Victims of Phobos and 8Base ransomware incidents will now have access to a decryptor thanks to Japan’s National Police Agency. On Thursday, Japanese officials published the free decryption tool and a ...