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Ransomware uses victims' browser histories for increased credibility
2013-04-01 20:45:33| InfoWorld: Top News
The authors of police-themed ransomware have started using the browsing histories from infected computers in order to make their scams more believable, according to an independent malware researcher. Ransomware is a class of malicious applications designed to extort money from users by disabling important system functionality or by encrypting their personal files. A particular variation of this type of threat displays messages masquerading as notifications from law enforcement agencies.
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European Police Arrest 11 for Elaborate Ransomware Scam
2013-02-14 20:37:11| PC Magazine Security Product Guide
A complex cybercrime network spreading police ransomware has been shut down, according to the European Cybercrime Centre.
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European Police Arrest 11 for Elaborate Ransomware Scam
2013-02-14 18:37:32| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
A complex cybercrime network spreading police ransomware has been shut down, according to the European Cybercrime Centre.
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Europol Cybercops Take Down Ransomware Ring
2013-02-14 18:26:35| TechNewsWorld
The European police agency, Europol, announced Wednesday that it had dismantled a Russian-led, Spain-based cybercrime organization. The organization reportedly extorted millions of euros across more than 30 countries, mostly in Europe. The group's plan was to convince Internet users to pay fines, supposedly to authorities, for trumped-up infractions.
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Ransomware cybercrime ring dismantled in Europe
2013-02-14 03:20:08| CNET News.com
Suspects are accused of infecting millions of computers with a virus to extort perhaps millions of dollars from computer users in 30 countries. [Read more]
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