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Widespread exploit kit, ransomware program, and password stealer mixed into dangerous malware cocktail

Cybercrime group combines Pony, Angler and CryptoWall 4.0 in a single campaign

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An ongoing attack campaign combines a very effective password stealer, the most widespread exploit kit, called Angler, and the latest version of the infamous CryptoWall file-encrypting ransomware program.

The attackers first use the Pony computer Trojan to pilfer passwords from compromised computers, including FTP and SSH credentials that webmasters use to administer websites, according to researchers from Heimdal Security.