Neowin News Feed for: Cerber

Cerber ransomware can now steal Bitcoin wallets, browser passwords

Justin Luna — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:04:01 +0000

The Cerber ransomware has gained an ability to steal Bitcoin wallets and browser passwords from host computers, according to a security report. This is done aside from the usual encryption process. Read more...

Ransomware victims have paid over $25 million in the past two years, study finds

Justin Luna — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:40:01 +0000

According to a recent study by Google, Chainanalysis, and two universities, ransomware victims have paid out over $25 million dollars over the past two years in hopes of getting their files decrypted. Read more...

Cerber ransomware can now detect virtual machines to prevent analysis

Justin Luna — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:40:01 +0000

A new variant of the infamous Cerber ransomware has been found, which has the ability to evade detection and analysis by researchers by ceasing to run whenever a virtual machine is detected. Read more...

Microsoft warns holiday shoppers of phishing email carrying Cerber ransomware

Justin Luna — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:28:01 +0000

Microsoft is warning everyone shopping online of a new phishing scam that appears to be a billing email. In reality, it contains an attachment that installs the Cerber ransomware. Read more...

Cerber ransomware rakes in almost $1 million per year, even if victims aren't paying

Justin Luna — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:26:01 +0000

A report by a security firm recently explored the recent trends when it comes to the Cerber ransomware. It has discovered that the developers and affiliates earn almost $1 million per year in profit. Read more...