Seach.searchitknow.com is a dangerous ad-supported search engine that is observed to lead users to dangerous websites that contains scams or malicious links. Such indirectly malicious PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) may administer advertisements of all sorts (pop-ups, sponsored searches, redirects, banners)…
Backdoor:PHP/SimpleShell.A is a Backdoor trojan horse. It consists of a PHP script running on a compromised server. It could also download other malicious files on a computer, modify various settings and steal personal information. Backdoor:PHP/SimpleShell.A – How Did I Get…
“Download Offer” is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that after being installed on a computer will attach itself to a browser, and could display numerous ads, popups, banners, potentially malicious message boxes and etc. The user may be redirected to…
Ransomware is persistently making the headlines, and leaves no time for security researchers (like ourselves) to take a breath.Cryptowall 3.0, in particular, has been a real source of inspiration for experts, trying to break its encryption. However, Cryptowall 3.0 is…
It’s good to know that there are security professionals who are constantly seeking ways to fight back ransomware. The file encrypting monster has affected millions of people worldwide. Fortunately, researchers at Kaspersky Lab haven’t stopped working on ransomware solutions. They…
In case you have become a victim of file2@openmailbox.org ransomware you should not comply with the terms of the cyber criminals in any way. This particular ransomware virus is a devastating attack which is the reason of many inexperienced users…
The simple truth is that we’re being monitored 24/7, whether we like it or not. If you’re on the Internet, you’re not anonymous anymore. If you’re running a third party Android application, you may have suffered private messages theft. At…
In case you have started receiving advertisements by Yahoo Redirect on your computer in the form of pop-ups, sponsored search results, or other forms of advertisements you may have met on your computer, it is clear that you have adware.…
One of the biggest free web hosting companies out there – 000Webhost – has been compromised and has suffered a gigantic data breach. The personal records of at least 13.5 million of its users have been exposed. Compromised data consists…
In case your files have become unable to open and you have recieved a malicious message in the form of wallpaper, home page or screensaver or a text file including payment instructions to restore your files, you have become a…
The end of the year is near, and it’s time for some (scary) annual reports on cybercrime. Let’s see what the numbers are showing in terms of mobile security. As it turns out, mobile ransomware has turned into the most…
In case you have been redirected to a website that is displaying a pop-up related to the number 1-888-490-0670, do not call the number, experts say. The pop-up is a part of an affiliate scam to promote the website. Such…
Trojan.Luminrat is a Trojan horse that can open a backdoor on an infected computer. It can also download other malicious files on your machine, modify various settings and steal personal information. It may steal email and FileZilla profile credentials as…
What Is PursePerks Ads and Purseperks.exe? According to reseachers at herdProtect, ten anti-malware scanners have detected purseperks.exe as adware. Having PursePerks application on your computer may cause pop-up advertisements. The most common location of purseperks.exe is C:\users\{user}\downloads\purseperks.exe. Other detection names…
Users have increased their reports regarding websearch.coolfindings.info hijacker. The indirectly dangerous extension is believed by security experts to set the suspicious search engine as homepage and new tab page on the most widely used web browsers. After that the hijacker…
Privacy of personal information is slowly becoming a myth. We know enough about the data collection policies of a bunch of global companies and various service providers. The truth is we can easily be identified remotely – by both legitimate…
Researchers at Symantec have just unveiled yet another sophisticated backdoor, currently targeting South Korean organizations. The threat seeks to obtain full control over the infected systems and can execute a number of malicious operations. Researches have named the backdoor Duuzer…
One of the tips on duty when dealing with a ransomware attack is not paying the amount, prevalently demanded in bitcoins. This tip has been around ever since ransomware attacks reached a peak in recent years. Malware researchers usually advise…
Searchonlinenow.net browser hijacker has been reported to affect multiple users by displaying heavily advertised content to user PCs. The hijacker may use tracking technology to display targeted advertisements to users. Due to the advertisement of some malicious third-party sites, virus…
In case you have seen a search engine going by the name of Usearch.co.id, there is a good chance that you have an ad-supported browser hijacker on your computer. Browser hijackers are unwanted software on your computer that may set…
