Amidst the panic caused by the novel coronavirus, millions\nof people began navigating to the\nU.S. Department of Health<\/a>\u2019s website to find more information on the\nillness, but instead found the site to be offline after a DDoS attack\noverwhelmed its servers. This comes as only one of many unfortunate attacks\nthat are being used to spread disinformation and panic, as well as delay\nhealthcare workers from assisting patients or working towards slowing the\noverall spread of the illness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers have been tracking the spread of a new\nransomware variant known as \u2018Netfilim,\u2019<\/a>\nwhich has been on a steady rise since February. By utilizing a large portion of\ncode from another ransomware variant, Nemty, it has a quick distribution rate\nand keeps with the promised threat of releasing all stolen data within a week\nof encryption. It does differ from Nemty in its payment process, however, relying\nsolely on email communication rather than directing the victim to a payment\nsite that is only accessible through a Tor browser, leaving .NETFILIM as the\nappended extension for all encrypted files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A database containing millions of financial\ndocuments<\/a> and other highly sensitive information was found freely\naccessible through an unsecured Amazon web service bucket. Contained within the\n425GB of data were credit reports, Social Security numbers, and personally\nidentifiable information for thousands of individuals and small businesses. The\ndatabase itself is connected with a loan app that was developed by two major\nNew York funding firms, Advantage Capital and Argus Capital. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNetfilim Ransomware Uses Old Code but New Tactics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
US Loan Database Exposed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Malicious Coronavirus Mapping Apps Spreading More than Misinformation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n