New variant of Petya and Mischa ransomware has popped out in the open, called GoldenEye ransomware. The virus encrypts hard drives, just like the previous variants did. Many believe it is an improved version of Mischa and Petya ransomware since…
Dirty Cow may sound like someone’s favorite insult but it’s actually Google’s latest Android vulnerability addressed in the corresponding security update. This particular fix comes along with 49 flaws, 11 of which are rated critical fixes. Related: Do You Need…
Since many of the users on our forum and on our complaint e-mails have reported to be victims of infections caused by .js files(JavaScript source code file format) we have decided to serve the need of knowledge our readers should…
Russia has just said that it succeeded to block a major cyber attack targeting the country’s financial system, more precisely the largest Russian banks. The attack most likely has been started by an unnamed foreign intelligence service. The FSB has…
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Attention! This article will help you remove .osiris file extension virus (Locky ransomware) successfully. Follow the ransomware removal instructions below carefully. Locky ransomware has hit computers once more. This time, your files will become encrypted with the extension .osiris and…
A very intriguing ransomware virus been detected by malware researchers. The malware is carrying the name SurveyLocker and has been detected recently in the wild. This interesting idea of locking the screen of the victim PC and asking for the…
The e-mail address “bahij2@india.com” has been used by one of the latest iterations of the second version of Globe ransomware. This crypto-virus uses the aid of encryption to render any files ineffective and ask a ransom to be paid for…
Microsoft has decided to improve further the security of it’s Windows 10 by adding new security features in multiple aspects of the OS in it’s Anniversary Update. The company has begun to demonstrate that they are aware of the ransomware…
A ransomware virus dubbed Matrix was found. The name comes from the email that is used for contacting the cybercriminals who are spreading it, namely – matrix9643@yahoo.com. The malware uses the free command line tool GnuPG for encrypting your files.…
Avalanche, the major cybercriminal network that has plagued thousands of users, has finally been dismantled. Numbers show that the network infected at least 500,000 systems daily, and has successfully delivered phishing emails to potential victims. The group has been active…
Linux is one of the most widely known and used operating systems out there, being used by many experienced power users and many begginers are increasingly switching to Linux for privacy and security concerns. The complexity of the OS however…
U.S. has officially followed Britain’s mass surveillance changes and has passed the previously suggested Rule 41, once again introduced in congress back in September, 2016. This rule allows the Federal Bureau of Infvestigation to have an advanced procedures at their…
You’re perhaps reading this because you’re a Windows 10 user. As such, you are most likely using the Microsoft Edge browser despite previously favoring Chrome and Firefox. The truth is that in spite of its rough start, Edge is gaining…
The upcoming winter holidays bright forth not only new cyber threats but also old malware pieces. That’s exactly the case with Shamoon malware which has apparently returned to the malware scene after a four year vacation. Reports from security companies…
The myth that Apple devices are invincible to hacking is slowly starting to fade away to reality. And the reality is that Apple, just like every other tech giant, can’t keep up with the “dark side” of technology. It’s now…
Search.memethat.co is the primary domain of the browser hijacker named Meme That. The developer of that unwanted program is SaferBrowser – a company that is notorious for making lots of browser hijackers. The unwanted application modifies the new tab window,…
The 1st of December marked the beginning of a new Cerber ransomware virus with several interesting changes. The ransomware again wants it’s victims to pay a hefty sum of 499$ to get back the files, which are encrypted via RSA-512…
Every new Linux system administrator needs to learn a few core concepts before delving into the operating system and its applications. This short guide gives a summary of some of the essential security measures that every root user must know.…
A ransomware virus believed to have something about CryptoMix as well as CryptXXX is reported to be infecting users and to encrypt their files adding the .rmd file extension to them. The virus has been reported to encrypt victims’ important…
