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ExpertSearchModule, also known as Adware.MacOS.ExpertSearchModule, is an ad-supported and potentially unwanted app targeting Mac users. The app may promise to improve your searching but instead it may simply flood you with various intrusive advertising content. The app may have sneaked…
A new zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2021-40444, was found lurking in Internet Explorer, making it possible for hackers to exploit exposed Windows systems via malicious Office documents. Related: CVE-2021-36948 Zero-Day in Windows Update Medic Exploited in the Wild CVE-2021-40444 RCE Flaw Used…
Windows 11 is already making the headlines in terms of hackers’ exploitation. Apparently, FIN7, a well-known hacking group, has been using Windows 11 themes in an attempt to trick recipients in a recent phishing campaign targeting a PoS (point-of-sale) company.…
Mydesktopdefender.com is a suspicious domain that may trigger numerous redirects, based on the user’s geographical location. Such websites are often associated with the generation of unwanted ads, hence the term adware is often added to their description. Most antivirus and…
To shed some light on the everlasting “bundled malware” threat, Sophos researchers recently performed a thorough investigation on a network of websites related to an ongoing Racoon infostealer campaign, acting as a “dropper as a service.” This network distributed a…
A total of 16 vulnerabilities are plaguing the Bluetooth software stack of numerous SoC (system-on chip) chipsets. Called BrakTooth, the vulnerabilities affect 1,400 chipsets used in laptops, smartphones, IoT and industrial devices. If exploited, the flaws could crash and freeze…
Gray Hat Ransomware – Clay Virus File A new ransomware is circling the web. Called Gray Hat, the cryptovirus sneaks into Windows systems to decrypt data and demand a ransom payment in exchange for a decryption key. The Gray Hat…
AlgorithmInput Mac Adware AlgorithmInput is an adware application targeting Mac users. The app may have sneaked into your macOS following a bundled freeware download. Another possible reason for AlgorithmInput’s appearance is if you clicked a suspicious notification alerting you about…
A number of security flaws in the default firmware and web interface app of a popular router were discovered by CyberNews researchers that could expose its owners at risk of man-in-the-middle and denial-of-service attacks. TP-Link AC1200 Archer C50 (v6) is…
Two security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin for WordPress, CVE-2021-38312 and CVE-2021-38314. Discovered by Defiant researchers, the vulnerabilities could impact more than a million WordPress websites running the plugin. Both flaws affect plugin…
ExtendedService Mac Adware ExtendedService is yet another potentially unwanted app designed to compromise macOS systems. If you have this app installed on your Mac, you may be experiencing multiple pop-ups and redirects to suspicious pages. These pages may be deployed…
What Is Positive-news.org? Positive-news.org is a suspicious domain and a browser redirect, associated with the generation of push notifications and unwanted pop-up messages. If you come across this page while browsing, we advise you to navigate away from it and…
The LockFile ransomware emerged in July 2021. The ransomware has been exploiting the ProxyShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers in its attacks. The flaws are deployed “to breach targets with unpatched, on premises Microsoft Exchange servers, followed by a PetitPotam…
ProxyToken, or CVE-2021-33766 is a serious security vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange that could allow an unauthenticated threat actor to access and steal emails from the victim’s mailbox. The issue was reported to the Zero Day Initiative in March 2021 by…
Microsoft researchers detected a new phishing campaign leveraging open redirector links (open redirects) in emails in an attempt to bypass security software and trick users into visiting malicious pages. Related: Microsoft and Google’s Cloud Infrastructure Abused by Hackers in Phishing…
What Is Game Pro (Gaming New Feed)? Game Pro, also known as Gaming News Feed and found at http://tab.bethegamepro.com/ is a rogue browser extension and a suspicious website that may flood you with intrusive ads. The page provides a search…
In July, Kaseya announced three new zero-day vulnerabilities impacting its Kaseya Unitrends service. The vulnerabilities were represented by an authenticated RCE flaw on the server, a privilege escalation flaw from read-only user to admin on the server, and an undisclosed…
RZA Virus File – Dharma Ransomware RZA is a new ransomware variant released by the Dharma ransomware group. If you see the .RZA extension added to your files which are suddenly inaccessible, then your system has been infected. As seen…
PERDAK Virus File: Phobos Variant A new variant of the Phobos ransomware family was detected in the wild, targeting users with weak protection. This new variant appends the .PERDAK extension to encrypted files. If you see this extension added to…
TCYO Virus File – Dharma Ransomware Variant There is a new variant of the Dharma ransomware family, which can be distinguished by the file extension it appends: .TCYO. If you see your files renamed and ending with the .TCYO extension,…
