Bart ransomware has been discovered in the wild by the malware researcher Jakub Kroustek from Avast. The new string of malware encrypts files with the .perl extension. Seems identical to Locky ransomware in its note and payment instructions page. To…
The latest iteration of Locky ransomware is here. Files are encrypted with a new extension – .shit, but it is possible for other extensions to appear as well. The cryptovirus now uses HTML files (.hta) and brings back the usage…
New malware has appeared that takes advantage of the 2016 presidential elections in the US. The virus displays a fraudulent lock screen message claiming it is originating from the CIA. The message displays that the malware is a legitimate program…
Lock93 is a newly-emerged ransomware cryptovirus. The ransom note which is displayed after the file encryption process is complete can be written either in Russian or English. All encrypted files will have the extension .lock93 appended to them. The origin…
Ransomware virus known by the name Angry Duck has been reported to cause problems for users. Funnily enough, the virus uses .adk file extension and a duck for a wallpaper along with a ransom message claiming it has used the…
Since ransomware is becoming an increasingly-growing menace, we have decided to create frequently asked questions that will help you understand better ransomware viruses and better know how to protect yourself from such. Not only you will learn more information about…
A hoax browser search engine has been detected by malware researchers several days ago. The search engine exhibits a strange behavior and has the ability to display advertisements, modify web browser settings and also display advertisements that may turn out…
CVE-2016-5195 is a Linux vulnerability in the wild which is most likely found in every Linux version for the last nine years. Linux users should consider installing a security patch immediately. The vulnerability is a Kernel Local Privilege Escalation one…
Suppteam01@india.com is the name given to a cryptovirus that mimics the Cryptolocker ransomware. As it is not the first copycat and there are no other distinguishable characteristics for this virus except the email given as a contact detail, researchers named…
The Crypt888 ransomware cryptovirus is back and has a new variant called “Aviso”. The new variant targets users from Brazil, hence the ransom note is written in Portuguese. Aviso means “Warning” in Portuguese. The ransom note starts with that word…
InternetSpeedPilot.com is the web address for a browser hijacker named Internet Speed Pilot. The developers of the hijacker work for the company known as SaferBrowser. The company is famous for its browser hijacker applications. The undesirable software changes the new…
Yet another virus from the XTBL ransomware variants has popped out into the open. Similar to other XTBL variants this virus also encrypts the files of the infected computer making them no longer openable. A ransom note is left after…
Image Source: Ransowmare.it Users on security forums and system administrators have complained about new “Parisher” ransomware that attacks primarily archives amongst other files it encrypts. The virus aims to render all files no longer usable by encrypting them after which…
Cocoslim98 is a newly emerged cryptovirus, which is called like that, because of the email that it leaves for contacting the criminals behind it. Malware researchers say that its real name is “Rotor”. The virus will encrypt files on a…
The 3rd largest bank in India – Axis Bank has suffered a data breach according to latest reports. The bank representatives have reported that no financial losses have happened. However, it is yet to be revealed whether sensitive information has…
Traffic.io is one of the domains for a platform known as Traffic Exchange. Advertisements and redirects are being generated and spread across websites to boost the traffic of other sites. An adware application adding the domain to your browsers exists…
An update has been made to the latest version of Cerber Ransomware which many seem to call “4.0” using the distinctive README.hta type of files and random file extensions after it encrypts a file. The new update of the virus…
What Is ISpy Keylogger? Keylogging software called iSpy has been released in several versions and is constantly tracked by malware researchers because of its high level of demand. The software is sold online as a part of a scheme to…
The new iOS 10 operating system did prove to be a bit less secure because of the fact that some features in it were lacking in comparison to the earlier version of iOS(9). This plus the rewards for hacking an…
Yeabests.top is one of the domains for the browser hijacker Uportal. Copyrighted by ESOffers Network Co., Limited, that is believed to be the company that developed it. The hijacker can redirect you and shows the search results of “Plus! Network”…
