An old ransomware seems to have emerged once again. KeyBTC is the name of this ransomware as it appends the extension .keybtc@inbox_com to encrypted files. To remove the ransomware and see if you can restore your files, you should carefully…
Since the older version of DMA Unlocker, which was detected at the beginning of February encrypted files that were eventually able to be decrypted, expectedly enough we now see a newer version written by cyber-crooks which uses even more advanced…
Ransomware infections continue. Not only are new versions of well-known threats appearing, but also new ransomware cases are registered on a daily basis. One of the latest ransomware threats currently targeting users is dubbed Yakes. According to researchers, Yakes ransomware…
Researchers from Proofpoint have revealed information about a ransomware called CryptFile2. They have given it this name, because of one of its malware samples. Proofpoint share that the ransomware has started raging in the middle of March, this year. The…
A neat little program, created for recovering data from removable drives but also having other features is in our sights today. Its name is Card Data Recovery, and it is created by a company called Tenorshare. Since this software is…
Locky ransomware has already affected thousands of users. Unfortunately, the threat is not nearly done with its infections, as new, more dangerous methods of distribution were just reported by security researchers at TrendMicro. The new techniques include the already known…
It’s official! A new TeslaCrypt version has been just detected by security researcher BloodDolly, who has dedicated his time investigating the ransomware and searching for decryption methods. TeslaCrypt Version 4.2 Analysis and Description TeslaCrypt Version 4.2 has some changes in…
Browser hijacking software associated with the redirecting domain Smartsputnik(.)ru has been reported to haunt users during their browsing experience. The software is outlined as dangerous primarily because it is redirected via third-party domains and all users who have seen redirects…
Ad-supported and browser-hijacking software may not be malicious but it definitely can lead to serious consequences, if not removed on time. The more you postpone taking measures, the more vulnerable your system becomes to various forms of malware and spyware.…
Ransomware has been hitting hospitals and putting the well-being of patients at risk for several months now. Attacking healthcare institutions is bad enough. What could be worse? India Times just reported that a nuclear plant in Germany has been infected…
Platinum Nugget. Image Source: Wikipedia There are basically two types of hacking teams. The first type is after quick profit, harvesting credit card numbers and banking details. The second type is more dangerous, even though it may not directly affect…
Browser hijacker knew to be associated with the web page Safe-Search(.)net has been reported to cause headaches to users, by modifying their browser settings. The hijacker may set the questionable Safe-Search web page as a home page and a new…
Image Source: Blue Coat Researchers at Blue Coat have discovered and analyzed a new mobile ransomware campaign that targets older Android devices and doesn’t require user interaction prior to infection. The campaign may be novel but the ransomware has been…
Commonly referred to as a potentially unwanted program(PUP), this application has the annoying habit of modifying users’ browser settings and causing PC slowdowns. The Terraclicks app is also reported to display heavily advertisements linking to third-party websites. Users who have…
Remember the Ashley Madison hack from 2015? On 18 and 20 August, a hacking group called The Impact Team leaked more than 25 gigabytes of company data, user details included. Data breaches of that scale happen quite often and put…
A mobile malware with a devastating impact has been spotted out in the wild, extracting login and financial credentials from infected users. The Trojan is detected as Android/Spy.Agent.Sl(Eset) and Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Agent.au(Kaspersky) and Android.SmsBot.539.origin(Dr.Web). Malware researchers from ESET have reported that it…
A new ad-supported application has been reported to advertise heavily onto affected users’ computers. The software is reported to be intrusive and cause computer slow-downs as well as pop-ups and even browser redirects to third-party URLs. Users who have witnessed…
The search capabilities of the Big G are a lot more flexible and powerful than you may think. Just imagine how much more you could derive from Google, if you were aware of all the tips and tricks on improving…
A new javascript type of ransomware has been reported to infect users globally. This crypto malware is particularly devastating because it uses an immensely strong cypher to encrypt the files of affected users, making them impossible to decrypt directly even…
Security researchers analyze new ransomware pieces on a daily basis. The ransomware business is definitely thriving, one of its latest additions being the so-called Booyah ransomware. The name of the threat derives from its executable, booyah.exe. The ransom message comes…
