Babuk Locker s encryption mechanisms and abuse of Windows Restart Manager sets it apart. Dino Dai Zovi discusses specific techniques for attacking Windows machines. Despite being a mostly run-of-the-mill ransomware strain, BabukLocker is one of the most popular strains of the year. Google, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and others want appeals court to deny immunity to Israeli company for its alleged distribution of spyware and illegal cyber-surveillance activities. We take a look back at what was hot with readers in 2013.
Source: https://threatpost.com/windows-exploitation-part-2-111609/73105/