Ransomware Malicious 'Windows.exe' file poses threat to unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers It's that time of the year again: Exchange Server security snafu season. Google examines ransomware scheme that utilizes fake LinkedIn profiles and Microsoft bugs A threat actor is using Microsoft's own tools against it. That custom Windows XP virtual machine may not be safe, warns FBI Just when you thought it was safe to trust the classics. Grid List Latest about Own an ASUSTOR NAS? Read this immediately. By Rich Edmonds last updated 22 February 22 DeadBolt ransomware attacks have been reported by ASUSTOR NAS owners. Here's all you need to know and what to do if your enclosure is affected. Windows ransomware LockBit makes the jump to Linux By Robert Carnevale published 26 January 22 Take out your wallet and kick it across the floor, Tux. IT, beware: Ransomware black hole threatens to consume all, according to report By Robert Carnevale published 22 November 21 Afraid of getting caught up in a ransomware scam? So are a lot of security experts who see the threat expanding its reach at a rapid pace. LockBit 2.0 ransomware counters Microsoft Defender and evolves the Windows domain encryption game By Robert Carnevale published 29 July 21 LockBit ransomware is evolving. The latest iteration is equipped to subvert Microsoft Defender and cause printer spam. Microsoft says don't trust phony call centers and malicious Excel files By Robert Carnevale last updated 24 June 21 Cybercrime keeps getting more elaborate. Hackers are racing to take advantage of unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers By Sean Endicott last updated 12 March 21 Even though Microsoft has released patches to address vulnerabilities in Exchange servers, many remain unpatched. A new strain of ransomware is being used to target vulnerable systems. Microsoft is a founding member of the Ransomware Task Force By Sean Endicott published 22 December 20 Microsoft and 18 other organizations are the founding members of the Ransomware Task Force. The task force will work together to prevent ransomware attacks across a range of industries. How to protect your PC from CryptoLocker and ransomware attacks By Nicole Johnston last updated 9 April 20 Protecting yourself against ransomware with a Synology NAS By Rich Edmonds published 27 September 18 It's possible to protect yourself against ransomware by using a Synology NAS. Here's what you need to know. New 'Bad Rabbit' ransomware attack spreading across Europe By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 24 October 17 Following in the footsteps of WannaCry and Petya, a new strain of ransomware is now making its way across Russia and Europe. 12 Windows Central Newsletter Get the best of Windows Central in in your inbox, every day! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Windows Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Single-screen foldable Surface Neo idea proves popular among Windows Central readers2Microsoft OneDrive Windows 11 makeover shown off in leaked images3Xbox and PC recap: A roadmap for the next 12 months, Blizzard expands for Dragonflight4Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course serves up the perfect expansion5Microsoft News Roundup: 1,000 days since Surface Neo, Windows 98, Xbox Game Pass on Samsung TVs, and more
Own an ASUSTOR NAS? Read this immediately. By Rich Edmonds last updated 22 February 22 DeadBolt ransomware attacks have been reported by ASUSTOR NAS owners. Here's all you need to know and what to do if your enclosure is affected.
Windows ransomware LockBit makes the jump to Linux By Robert Carnevale published 26 January 22 Take out your wallet and kick it across the floor, Tux.
IT, beware: Ransomware black hole threatens to consume all, according to report By Robert Carnevale published 22 November 21 Afraid of getting caught up in a ransomware scam? So are a lot of security experts who see the threat expanding its reach at a rapid pace.
LockBit 2.0 ransomware counters Microsoft Defender and evolves the Windows domain encryption game By Robert Carnevale published 29 July 21 LockBit ransomware is evolving. The latest iteration is equipped to subvert Microsoft Defender and cause printer spam.
Microsoft says don't trust phony call centers and malicious Excel files By Robert Carnevale last updated 24 June 21 Cybercrime keeps getting more elaborate.
Hackers are racing to take advantage of unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers By Sean Endicott last updated 12 March 21 Even though Microsoft has released patches to address vulnerabilities in Exchange servers, many remain unpatched. A new strain of ransomware is being used to target vulnerable systems.
Microsoft is a founding member of the Ransomware Task Force By Sean Endicott published 22 December 20 Microsoft and 18 other organizations are the founding members of the Ransomware Task Force. The task force will work together to prevent ransomware attacks across a range of industries.
How to protect your PC from CryptoLocker and ransomware attacks By Nicole Johnston last updated 9 April 20
Protecting yourself against ransomware with a Synology NAS By Rich Edmonds published 27 September 18 It's possible to protect yourself against ransomware by using a Synology NAS. Here's what you need to know.
New 'Bad Rabbit' ransomware attack spreading across Europe By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 24 October 17 Following in the footsteps of WannaCry and Petya, a new strain of ransomware is now making its way across Russia and Europe.
