Neowin News Feed for: Mischa

Petya ransomware returns with new GoldenEye variant, exploiting macros

Justin Luna — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:14:01 +0000

A new variant of the Petya ransomware has recently surfaced, called 'GoldenEye.' The program exploits macros and manipulates the boot process to further convince victims to pay up. Read more...

Petya, Mischa ransomware goes public with affiliate program

Justin Luna — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:46:01 +0000

The developers behind the Petya and Mischa ransomware have recently opened their cybercrime program to the public, allowing anyone to join them and further spread the program for a profit. Read more...

Chimera ransomware decryption keys leaked by rival cybercrime gang

Justin Luna — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:16:01 +0000

The developers behind the Petya and Mischa ransomware have leaked the decryption keys of its rival program Chimera. The hack also enabled them to integrate some of its code onto their own program. Read more...

Petya ransomware now stronger than ever, brings a friend along

Justin Luna — Sat, 14 May 2016 03:20:01 +0000

A new type of ransomware has recently been discovered, and is bundled along with the Petya ransomware. If a user rejects admin privileges, a backup malware will kick in, encrypting a user's files. Read more...