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Analysts have now discovered that attackers behind the Magniber ransomware, who have been exploiting IE-based vulnerabilities so far, are now targeting PCs via modern browsers such as Edge and Chrome. The Magniber ransomware is disguised as a legit update package for Edge or Chrome and comes as a signed .appx file. Installing this "update" will encrypt all user data and demand money for decryption.

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Supply-chain attack on Kaseya impacting 1000+ businesses REvil ransomware pushers exploit zero-day flaw in Kaseya VSA to infect MSPs and their customers. Credit: Dreamstime More than 1000 businesses from around the world have reportedly been impacted in a supply-chain attack where hackers exploited a vulnerability in a remote computer management tool called Kaseya VSA to deploy the REvil ransomware. Kaseya shut down its cloud-based service and urged all users with on-premises deployments, which includes many managed services providers (MSPs), to immediately shut down their vulne...

It’s not widely known to consumers and small business users that Microsoft offers built-in ransomware protection. Turning it on is pretty simple: type in "Ransomware Protection" in the Windows 10 Cortana search bar (typically in the bottom lower left of the screen) then select the "Ransomware Protection" screen. Toggle on the "Controlled folder access." Then you have the option to select which folders you want protected.  It’s not widely known to consumers and small business users that Microsoft offers built-in ransomware protection. (Screenshot/Brooke Crothers) Click on "Pro...