Neowin News Feed for: Locky

New spam campaign distributes two ransomware variants

Justin Luna — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:46:01 +0000

Trend Micro has discovered a new campaign that distributes two variants of ransomware which can alternate. This allows re-encryption even after a victim has already paid up from the first infection. Read more...

Locky ransomware distributed to millions in new spam campaign

Justin Luna — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:52:01 +0000

Security firm AppRiver has recently discovered a spike in the email distribution of the infamous Locky ransomware, sending it out to as much as 23 million people in just over 24 hours. Read more...

Locky ransomware returns with Lukitus variant

Justin Luna — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:34:01 +0000

A new variant of the Locky ransomware has been discovered, which now utilizes a new file extension. After encrypting files, it will demand 0.49 Bitcoins, which is equal to more than $2,000. 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...

Locky ransomware reportedly spreading on Facebook Messenger via JPG file [Update]

Justin Luna — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:42:01 +0000

A security firm found a new attack vector which exploits image files sent on Facebook. It will download a malicious file, which when activated will activate the Locky ransomware. Read more...

Facebook malware disguises itself as an image file to download more malware [Update]

Justin Luna — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:40:01 +0000

A new malware is spreading via compromised Facebook accounts. It will send an innocent-looking image file to friends, which will install either a malicious extension, or worse, ransomware. Read more...