Ransomware cases usually follow the same pattern of infection and behavior. However, a recently detected ransomware proves that ransomware authors can be creative, too. The so-called CryptMix ransomware is operated by a group of individuals calling themselves the Charity Team.…
A previously unknown botnet campaign, named Jaku or JAKU has been investigated by researchers at Forcepoint Security Labs. The botnet has affected more than 19,000 computers, including them in its zombie network. Interestingly, most of the victims appear to be…
Did you know that Password Day is celebrated on May 5? IT celebrations such as this one make us consider the importance of acting on our online security. So, if you haven’t changed your password(s) in a while, make sure…
An unauthorized backdoor access to your system can compromise it in many ways, downloading malicious software onto it being the worst one. Be alert, because a new backdoor identified as Backdoor:Win32/Kirts.A has been reported by security experts at Microsoft. The…
Recently, a ransomware that goes by the name of TrueCrypter surfaced. It can disable several Windows processes to increase its longevity. The ransomware encrypts files with the .enc extension. Around $100 is the sum of money asked as payment for…
Even though it’s a common fact that Facebook is often targeted by phishing scams and “viruses”, user accounts continue being hijacked and hacked. Shortly said, if you become a victim to a smartly crafted phishing email, someone, a crook, will…
Ransomware that uses different encryption techniques, named Mobef has been reported to ask ransom money to give infected users access to the files it encrypts on their computers. Unlike other ransomware infections, Mobef may employ the DES encryption algorithm, suggesting…
7ev3n ransomware has been updated with a brand-new variant. Now it bears the name 7ev3n-HONE$T and asks less money for payment. To remove this virus and see how you can try to decrypt your files, you should read the article…
Have you encountered a website called PressGamer(.)com? If you have visited this website and interacted with it, be alert, since you may have downloaded ad-supported software onto your system. The website may seem like a gamers’ page but in fact…
Unlike other ransomware variants, this particular crypto-malware has an entirely different approach when it begins to extort users. Named Alpha ransomware by researchers, it drops a ransom note in every encrypted folder and demands 400 US dollars to be directly…
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…
