Forget software, researcher develops proof of concept ransomware that infects CPU

Forget software, researcher develops proof of concept ransomware that infects CPU

A security researcher has created a proof-of-concept ransomware that can virtually bypass all antivirus programs by altering a CPU’s microcode. This means that even if you change hardware components like the motherboard, RAM and storage or format your PC, the ransomware will still be able to run. According to The Register, Christiaan Beek, the security […]

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Hackers abuse Genshin Impact anti-cheat file to deploy ransomware: Researchers

Hackers abuse Genshin Impact anti-cheat file to deploy ransomware: Researchers

Acton role-playing game Genshin Impact is under the scanner of cybercriminals who are abusing the anti-cheat feature of the game and sending ransomware payloads to target the users of the game. Anti-cheat is software designed to prevent players of online games from gaining an unfair advantage over others. Genshin Impact is an open-action game set […]

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78 per cent of Indian organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021: Sophos

78 per cent of Indian organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021: Sophos

In 2021, over 78 per cent of the Indian organisation were hit with ransomware attacks, up by 68 per cent in 2020, said a new report by Sophos, a cybersecurity firm. The average ransom paid by Indian organisations to get their data encrypted was $1.2 million, with 10 per cent of victims paying a ransom […]

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