There is a new RAT (Remote Access Tool/Trojan) that goes by the name of Pupy. It is open-source so everybody can have full access to its capabilities. It can be used by administrators, penetration testers, engineers, but unfortunately, also by…
TeslaCrypt, also known as AlphaCrypt, Cryptesla, and Tescrypt is one of the most prevalent crypto viruses (or ransomware) at the moment, the other one being CryptoWall. Recently, we witnessed a freshly updated version of TeslaCrypt. This version was encrypting the…
Another variant of the Shade Trojan ransomware has appeared lately and bears the name Files1147@gmail(.)com. That is the email provided by cybercriminals, for where the ransom money to be sent. The ransomware encrypts files with a .breaking_bad file extension. In…
Reports have increased In cyber security forums regarding a tech support scam appearing on user PCs on a daily basis. The scamming phone number reported is 1-800-098-830 and is believed to be associated with a fake “error 895” type of…
A new ransomware, or more likely, a new version of a well-known ransomware, is currently using an encryption algorithm even stronger than RSA-2048. The ransomware piece claims to have employed RSA-4096. Unfortunately, one of our own users has contacted us…
A new tech support scam has been reported to affect computer users on a daily basis. The tech scam`s website is known to use Blogger.com and is going by the name www(.)instanthelpforantivirus(.)blogspot(.)com. In case you see advertisements, pop-ups or are…
A severe threat known as Trojan:Win32/Usascape.A has surfaced the Web and is currently infecting unprotected machines. Trojan:Win32/Usascape.A is most likely exploiting a particular software vulnerability to get into a system. More information is needed to confirm the exact distribution method…
A banking spyware known as Telax 4.7 has been targeting mainly users speaking Portuguese, ESG malware researchers report. Users should beware of fake email messages that may claim their PayPal account has been compromised. It is highly advisable in case…
Fugdownload143(.)com is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), particularly classified as a browser hijacker. It attaches itself to a browser, modifies the homepage, and may also change the new tab window, search engine or even add a browser extension. You can…
A domain going by the name Yoursites123(.)com might seem like a legitimate search engine, but uses the non-encrypted connection and was reported by ESG researchers to insert ad-supported search results. Furthermore, the analysts claim that it is connected with an…
Just because a malicious attack is happening in a region across the globe doesn’t mean that your country will be spared. Malware moves fast, and is currently out of control. No one seems to be spared or protected enough… including…
WordPress has been a target to cyber attacks not once and twice, and it continues to be a favorite target. Just recently a new data breach has been affected WP Engine, a US-based hosting provider. Client Passwords Exposed in the…
Recently, it has been reported that a Trojan that is also ransomware called Cryptesla 2.2.0 downloads itself through an Adobe Flash vulnerability. It is better known as TeslaCrypt and encrypts files in a .vvv file format. In its latest installment…
Bifrose, also known as Bifrost, Backdoor:Win32/Bifrose and Backdoor.Bifrose, is a Trojan with backdoor capabilities first discovered in 2004. Just recently, researchers at TrendMicro have detected a new cyber-espionage attack set by a resourceful and well organized criminal group, which targets…
We often warn our readers about the various threats in the cyber space. Your computer can be compromised even by entering a legitimate, popular website visited on a regular basis. Malicious actors often attack such pages as part of bigger…
What Is TotalRecipeSearch? What is TotalRecipeSearch? How to remove Total Recipe Search Toolbar? TotalRecipeSearch is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), more specifically classified as a browser hijacker. When installed, it will attach itself to your browser, change its homepage, the…
A rare DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack has been registered on the Internet’s DNS root servers. More particularly, four nodes – B, C, G, and H – have been affected by slight timeouts. Two different attacks have been carried out by…
The Komprogo Trojan horse opens a backdoor on a compromised computer. It may download potentially malicious files, and may upload personal data to a few remote locations. It also modifies the Windows Registry. Komprogo Trojan Distribution Method There are a…
Microsoft’s December Patch Tuesday is already a fact. MS15-DEC contains twelve security bulletins, eight of which critical and four – important. All critical updates are dealing with remote code execution vulnerabilities. Two of the important updates are taking care of…
Complaints have significantly increased regarding a suspicious website in Russian appearing randomly on their web browsers. As far as security analysts are concerned this site is heavily ad-supported featuring animated advertisements with redirects to potentially hazardous websites. Either way, in…
