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CYBER HYGIENE | U.S., allies identify and expose Russian intelligence-gathering “Snake” malware
May 9, 2023 — U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force, along with interagency and foreign partners, have identified infrastructure for Russian Federal Security Service’s “Snake” malware in more than 50 countries across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, to include the U.S., and within Russia... MORE

Ransomware: Army CID warns of virtual hostage situations
February 17, 2021 — Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, designed to deny a user access to a computer system or computer files until the ransom, typically cryptocurrency, has been paid. Ransomware uses encryption to hold the data hostage and requires a decryption key before a user is granted access. ... MORE

CID Lookout is a U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command initiative to partner with the Army community by providing a conduit for members of the Army family to help prevent, reduce and report felony-level crime.

DOD warns of ‘Wannacry’ ransomware threat to networks
May 15, 2017 — Ransomware known as “Wannacry” has been reported to have struck multiple entities across the world, according to an email sent out May 14 by Vice Adm. Marshall B. Lytle III, Director, Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Cyber, Chief Information Officer, J6, Joint Staff, and Dr. John A. Zangardi, the Acting Department of Defense Chief Information Officer... MORE

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access until a ransom is paid to unlock it. The malware spreads by “phishing,” which is luring unsuspecting users to click on infected email attachments and links in emails to launch the attack.