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”…
A fake Viber double has been reported to steal financial information from infected Android devices according to malware researchers. The app is distributed via third-party services that advertise it, and most Android users are protected as long as they do…
Windowssupporthelp247.com is a website revolving around a tech support scam. The site uses the 1-800-723-4210 phone number as a contact. The con artists behind this scam could be cold calling you from that number. You can witness redirects when browsing…
Would anyone be surprised with the news that the U.K.’s spy agencies (GCHQ and MI5) breached the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) by covertly collecting bulk data about British citizens’ communications (content excluded)? This is exactly what a U.K.…
Many speculations have arisen on the web concerning the cryptocurrency Ethereum also known as Ether. Many believe that this cryptocurrency has several features that allow it to use the full potential of the blockchain to maximize security. This and the…
New ransomware threat has been detected, this time targeting websites. Dubbed JapanLocker by researchers, the virus aims to display a “LockeD” message asking to contact the e-mail address japanlocker@hotmail.com to unlock the website. This Ransomware is nothing new, but it…
LinkSwift.co is the official website for a software spreading advertisements and redirects. Thus, it is considered adware. All advertisements can appear in the form of pop-ups, banners or other advert types. Quick and easy Web navigation is offered by the…
YourTelevisionCenter.com is the domain for a browser hijacker named Your Television Center. The developer of the hijacker is the SaferBrowser company. That developer is notorious for its browser hijackers. The unwanted program changes the new tab window, homepage, and search…
Also known as Mircop ransomware, Crypt888 has recently been released with a newly updated version that pretends to be another notorious ransomware virus – Petya. The crypto-malware is very specific when it comes to file encryption, using the “lock” string…
Meet TrickBot, a relatively new banking Trojan believed to be a close relative of the old Dyre banker. According to researchers at Fidelis Cybersecurity, TrickBot, detected in September 2016 has a lot in common with Dyre. In case you don’t…
Tech support scams keep trying to use different tactics to work more efficiently. The latest such scam uses a Trojan horse which once launched, makes an executable file. That executable is named “WinInfos.exe”. Registry entries are created to make the…
Created by MacPaw Inc. this program is capable of cleaning unnecessary junk files from MacBooks running Mac OS. The program’s unique scanning algorithms give the possibility to free up unnecessary cache files as well as junk files, resulting in faster…
