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OS X Ransomware Tells Victims to Pay Up to Have Criminal Records Deleted

16

Nov

2013

Back in July, researchers from Malwarebytes warned that cybercriminals were using browser-based JavaScript ransomware to trick OS X users into paying a so-called fine. Experts say the threat is still doing the rounds. According to Malwarebytes Jerome Segura, the latest version of the scheme is designed to earn more money for the cybercrooks. After users […]

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On “FBI” “Ransomware” and Macs

19

Jul

2013

On Monday, Malwarebytes researcher Jerome Segura posted a nice write up (and video) about FBI themed ransom scams targeting users of Apple Mac OS X. The basics are as such: • Segura discovered the scam via a Bing Images search for Taylor Swift. • A compromised site hosting the image linked to a webpage mimicking police ransomware. • Only it […]

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Scareware and “Scary” Scams Aren’t the Same Thing

04

Oct

2012

Two big headlines to comment on. First, there’s this: FTC Case Results in $163 Million Judgment Against “Scareware” Marketer. The defendant, Kristy Ross, has been involved in U.S. FTC cases going back to 2008: Court Halts Bogus Computer Scans. Her boyfriend “Sam” Jain is still at large: You can read more about Jain in this […]

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