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Security researchers detail a new phishing-as-a-service (Phaas) platform in a recently released report. The platform is an example of how initial access brokers gain a foothold in organizations’ networks. Robin Banks is the name of a new PhaaS platform which,…
What Is Vvwq Virus? Vvwq virus is the name of a ransomware sample that belongs to the STOP/DJVU ransomware. The end goal of the ransomware is lock personal files and demand a ransom fee for a unique decryption key generated…
Unsecured wi-fi networks have proven to be a gateway to many attacks. More particularly, poorly configured access point encryption (or services that allow data to be sent without being encrypted) has been outlined as one of the biggest threats to…
![BasicEngine Mac "Virus" Removal Guide [Free Steps]](https://cdn.sensorstechforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mac-adware-sensorstechforum-1-300x171.webp "BasicEngine Mac “Virus” Removal Guide [Free Steps]")
What Is BasicEngine? Because of their highly suspicious behavior and sudden appearance, users often call programs such as BasicEngine viruses. In fact, BasicEngine is not really a virus but a malicious adware program that belongs to the AdLoad family, specifically…
What Is MotivePrime? MotivePrime is a malicious adware program associated with browser and system modifications. The program is capable of opening a backdoor on the affected macOS system, thus allowing the installation of more unwanted (or even malicious) programs. Being…
Security researchers detailed the discovery of a new, previously undetected malware sample specifically designed to target the Linux environment. The malware showcases sophisticated capabilities and is “an intricate framework developed for targeting Linux systems,” Intezer researchers said in their technical…
What Is UnitySquad? UnitySquad is an example of a malicious adware program that could open a backdoor on the affected macOS system. Being an AdLoad variant, the adware could also be capable of achieving persistence by installing a persistence agent…
What Is AuroraFit? We came across a new piece of an adware program that targets macOS users with intrusive advertisements. The adware can sneak into Macs via fake software updates that usually appear in the browser in the form of…
Security researchers reported the discovery of a new cross-platform ransomware strain coded to target Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems. Meet the New Cross-Platform Luna Ransomware Discovered by Kaspersky’s Darknet Threat Intelligence monitoring system, the so-called Luna ransomware is advertised on…
Apple has released fixes addressing 37 software vulnerabilities in its operating systems iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. The flaws affect different parts of iOS and macOS and could be used for escalation of privilege, arbitrary code execution, information disclosure…
What Is OORI Virus? This technical article shows detailed information about the so-called ransomware, and provides specific removal instructions. The Oori ransomware is the latest strain of a vicious ransomware family known as STOP/Djvu. Like its previous iterations, virus compromises…
What Is OOXA Virus? OOXA virus is the latest strain of the infamous STOP/DJVU ransomware family, currently being spread in malspam campaigns. If your files have the .ooxa extension appended to them, then you have become a victim of this…
A new macOS backdoor is making rounds in the wild in targeted attacks aiming to steal sensitive information. CloudMensis macOS Backdoor: What’s Known So Far The backdoor, called CloudMensis, is exclusively using public cloud storage services to communicate with the…
What Is ExecutiveMethod? ExecutiveMethod is an adware program that targets Mac users. Adware is short for advertisement-supported software which is created to generate revenue by automatically displaying ads on users’ web browsers or computer screens. Even though adware is not…
What Is Easydating.top? Easydating.top is a suspicious website that may be involved in shady advertising schemes. Its activities could be triggered after the silent installation of a potentially unwanted application (PUA), such as Getmut Cleaner. The potential risk of sites…
What Is Advtgroup.com? Advtgroup.com is a suspicious website that is employed by adware developers to spread ads and generate quick profit. These ads are usually not malicious but they cause intensive redirects. There is no telling where a redirect chain…
![Xrom Virus File [Dharma Ransomware] - Removal and Protection Guide](https://cdn.sensorstechforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ransomware-sensorstechforum-300x172.jpg "Xrom Virus File [Dharma Ransomware] – Removal and Protection Guide")
What Is Xrom Virus File? Are your files locked with the .xrom extension appended to their filenames? If so, beware that your data has been compromised by the latest iteration of the Dharma ransomware family. As evident in previous Dharma…
What Is WirelessZipServer? Did a program called WirelessZipServer sneak into your Mac in a covert manner? Read this article to learn more about WirelessZipServer and what the consequences of having it installed on your Mac are. WirelessZipServer is an adware…
What Is Ggyu Virus? Ggyu virus is a ransom ware infection, which has been created primarily to get inside your computer system unnoticed and attack your personal files. This is mainly done so that the virus can include those files…
Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team and Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) detailed a large-scale phishing campaign that utilized the so-called adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing sites. The sites were deployed to harvest passwords, hijack sign-in sessions, and skip authentication processes, including MFA…
