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What Is Keep Awake? Keep Awake may be marketed as a solution to prevent sleep mode on computers with one click, but in fact the app displays suspicious behavior. Multiple security vendors have flagged it as malicious, labeling it as…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog by adding two significant security flaws – one affecting Adobe ColdFusion and the other impacting Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). CVE-2017-3066 in…
ToastForm Adware ToastForm is a type of adware that generates intrusive advertisements in the form of pop-ups while you’re browsing the web. Often bundled with free software, this adware is designed to deliver unwanted ads that can disrupt your browsing…
What Is “Save to Google Drive”? The “Save to Google Drive” extension is a fake browser extension that poses as Google’s official tool for saving web content to your Drive. It’s designed to mimic the look and functionality of the…
What Is Kotalq App? The Kotalq app is an unwanted, malicious application—similar to the Fira app—that plays a key role in spreading the Legion Loader malware. It acts as a gateway, delivering and executing the Legion Loader, a dangerous piece…
What Is Adnxs.com and Is It Dangerous? Adnxs.com is a domain that belongs to AppNexus, a company that provides digital advertising technology. In simple terms, it’s part of the infrastructure that helps advertisers and publishers buy, sell, and track online…
SaveSense Adware SaveSense adware, also known as Adware.SaveSense, has been classified as an ad-supported, potentially unwanted program. This adware is mainly distributed in the form of a browser add-on (extension) that gets installed in bundled installers without the consent or…
Trojan:Win32/Conteban.A!ml is a detection name used by antivirus programs for a type of Trojan malware that infects Windows systems. What Is Trojan:Win32/Conteban.A!ml? This type of trojan malware disguises itself as a legitimate file or program to trick you into installing…
Winboard.exe Winboard.exe is an executable file that has been flagged as potentially malicious by various sources. According to Reddit users and a VirusTotal scan, this file is associated with an adware program, but it is also flagged as spyware and…
FortiGuard Labs has detected a new variant of the Snake Keylogger (also known as 404 Keylogger) using the advanced features of FortiSandbox v5.0 (FSAv5). This new strain, identified as AutoIt/Injector.GTY!tr, has triggered over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide. The…
Cantataweb Adware Cantataweb, also known as Adware.Cantataweb, has been recognized as an adware program that infiltrates computers, often without explicit user consent. This adware program has been around for at least a decade, and apparently, it is still active as…
FXLocker FXLocker is a ransomware threat that encrypts files on infected desktops, appending the .fxlocker extension to encrypted files’ filenames. The ransomware demands a ransom of 0.75892 BTC for decryption, displayed via a ransom note. FXLocker spreads through phishing emails,…
DynamicSector DynamicSector is a potentially unwanted program for Macs, part of the AdLoad adware family. The app infiltrates macOS systems through deceptive bundled installers and fake update prompts, injecting intrusive ads, redirecting web traffic, and collecting user data. Note that…
Security researchers have uncovered critical printer vulnerabilities in Xerox VersaLink C7025 Multifunction Printers (MFPs). These flaws could allow attackers to capture authentication credentials via pass-back attacks using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and SMB/FTP services. Overview of the Vulnerabilities Deral…
Smartredirect.de Smartredirect.de is a suspicious domain associated with unwanted browser redirects and advertisements. Multiple user reports indicate unwanted redirects to smartredirect.de, which then forwards to various ads or potentially malicious sites. This behavior is often a result of adware or…
What Is CSPY Downloader? CSPY Downloader is a sophisticated malware tool associated with the North Korean cyber espionage group known as Kimsuky. The hacking tool serves as a downloader for additional malicious payloads while employing advanced evasion techniques to avoid…
Hentaiera.co Hentaiera.co is a website that offers adult-oriented content, specifically focused on hentai, a genre of Japanese manga and anime featuring explicit themes. However, the website has been reported to display suspicious behavior, associated with intrusive ads and redirects. Currently,…
Tisiqo App The Tisiqo App is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA), often bundled within installers from rogue websites. Functioning as a dropper, this trojanized app delivers the Legion loader malware, posing a significant security risk to infected devices.…
Hotmoza.tv Hotmoza.tv is an adult website which is considered suspicious due to its classification as adware and its potential to display unwanted ads, redirects, and possible exposure to malicious content. Here’s why you should be cautious when visiting Hotmoza.tv: Adware…
Bongbonger.org Redirects Multiple users have complained about being redirected to Bongbonger.org without their initial consent or intent. This unexpected redirection could be linked to various threats, including the installation of unwanted programs and adware, phishing attempts, etc. Users have reported…
