TrickBot Gets Computer Locking Capabilities


By Ionut Arghire

A recently observed variant of the TrickBot banking Trojan has added a new module that can lock a victim’s computer for extortion purposes, Webroot reports.

First observed in late 2016 and said to be the work of cybercriminals behind the notorious Dyre Trojan, TrickBot has seen numerous updates that expanded not only its capabilities, but also its target list.

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Via:: Security Week