Windows 10: Bad Rabbit ransomware: A new variant of Petya is spreading

Discus and support Bad Rabbit ransomware: A new variant of Petya is spreading in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; Bad Rabbit, a ransomware infection thought to be a new variant of Petya, has apparently hit a number of organisations in Russia and Ukraine. In a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by Brink, Oct 24, 2017.

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  1. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Bad Rabbit ransomware: A new variant of Petya is spreading


    Read more: Bad Rabbit ransomware: A new variant of Petya is spreading, warn researchers | ZDNet

    :)
     
    Brink, Oct 24, 2017
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  2. MITJAH
    Mitjah Win User

    Ransomeware

    According to
    bleepingcomputer.com     petya ransomware can affects only MBR.
     
    Mitjah, Oct 24, 2017
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  3. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User
    Petya/Goldeneye ransomware

    Hi JM,

    There are three specific steps you can take to mitigate against this new ransomware:

    • Ensure you have the latest security updates installed.
    • Ensure you have the latest AV Signatures from your preferred AV vendor.
    • Do not open email/attachments from unknown/untrusted sources

    For more information about how the Petya Ransomware works and how to protect your computers against it, please check out this Windows Security blog:

    New ransomware, old techniques: Petya adds worm capabilities    .

    Feel free to let us know if you need further information.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Oct 24, 2017
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  4. JOSEY WALES
    Josey Wales Win User

    Bad Rabbit ransomware: A new variant of Petya is spreading

    Thanks for the Heads Up Shawn *Thumbs
     
    Josey Wales, Oct 24, 2017
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  5. SYGNUS21
    sygnus21 Win User
    Hmmm.... we get a hacked in executive, they get a locked out media. Hardly seems fair.
     
    sygnus21, Oct 24, 2017
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  6. COPYER
    copyer Win User
    Hi, maby stupid question, but lets say i have 3 hd in my computer, wil it encrypt all hd or just the c:/ one? and in my kodi network i have also some hd connected wil they be affected too?
     
    copyer, Oct 24, 2017
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  7. LINW
    linw Win User
    Most of these ransomeware attacks go for every disk on the network.
     
    linw, Oct 24, 2017
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  8. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User

    Bad Rabbit ransomware: A new variant of Petya is spreading

    This ransomware is really original, it pretends to be a flash installer, but it still works, so whatever.

    Avoiding this one is a child's game for any administrator/user.

    1. Use SUA or UAC with a password, doh.

    2. Enable ValidateAdminCodeSignatures.


    Bad Rabbit ransomware - Securelist

    Bad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak in Russia and Ukraine | Anomali
     
    TairikuOkami, Oct 24, 2017
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  9. CEREBERUS
    cereberus Win User
    Of course guys, make regular image backups, and store offline.
     
    cereberus, Oct 24, 2017
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  10. SCOTTYBOY99
    Scottyboy99 Win User
    So this would even go for the standalone NAS drives in my network ? I’ve got three thinking my pics / docs etc are pretty safe being backed up/mirrored in triplicate (I don’t really like cloud services) Guess I should disconnect one from the network.

    presumably if our windows is up to date and defender is on with latest definitions we are protected ?
     
    Scottyboy99, Oct 24, 2017
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  11. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User
    Bad Rabbit: Ten things you need to know about the latest ransomware outbreak

    Bad Rabbit: Ten things you need to know about the latest ransomware outbreak | ZDNet

     
    Borg 386, Oct 24, 2017
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  12. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User
    What's the significance of Enable ValidateAdminCodeSignatures and does using it create other installation issues?
     
    Steve C, Oct 25, 2017
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  13. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User

    Bad Rabbit ransomware: A new variant of Petya is spreading

    Exe has to be digitally signed, only less used apps do not have a certificate, it costs a lot of money. But you can still run them, just not with admin rights, most do not need them anyway. You can check properties for a certificate, if it does not have one, you will get an error. I have created a script to turn it on/off, when need and shortcuts like this.


    Code: reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ValidateAdminCodeSignatures" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f start "" "E:\Software\Windows_Repair_Toolbox.lnk" reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ValidateAdminCodeSignatures" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f[/quote]
     
    TairikuOkami, Oct 25, 2017
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  14. THRASHZONE
    ThrashZone Win User
    ThrashZone, Oct 25, 2017
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  15. ESSENBE
    essenbe Win User
    Mike, my guess would be that not everyone has switched over to the new standard. If they did away with flash right now, too much content would be unavailable. I think it is on it's way out though. It just may take more time.
     
    essenbe, Oct 25, 2017
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