Threats
What is BlackBit Ransomware?
BlackBit is the name of a newly discovered strain of ransomware. The new variant belongs to the Loki Locker ransomware family. The ransomware encrypts most files found on the targeted system. Encrypted file types... Read more
PowerSet Adware Annoys Mac Computer Users
PowerSet is the name given to the latest clone of the AdLoad adware. AdLoad is a family of adware apps that work on Mac computers. PowerSet has a generic name, produced by mashing two random words together, just like... Read more
Markets Adware Loads Intrusive Ads via Rogue Ad Networks
Markets is the name of an adware application, also referred to as ad-supported application. Adware's only purpose is to display ads on your system, usually in your browser, and make money for its makers by displaying... Read more
LOCKEDFILECR Ransomware Attempts Double Extortion
LOCKEDFILECR is the name of a newly discovered ransomware strain. The new variant does not seem to belong to any particular big family of ransomware clones. LOCKEDFILECR will encrypt the targeted system, scrambling... Read more
Beware of the UpSearches Browser Hijacker
UpSearches is the name of a browser hijacker that may have found its way inside your favorite browser without your knowledge. Browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted programs as they make changes to... Read more
Openyourorder.com is a Misleading Website
Openyourorder dot com is a misleading website that uses simple but effective scare tactics. Landing on Openyourorder dot com, you will be shown a number of images, doctored to look like the interface windows of a... Read more
What is Polis Ransomware?
Polis is the name of a newly discovered strain of file-encrypting malware, also known as ransomware. The new ransomware variant does not belong to any of the larger ransomware clone families. Polis will encrypt the... Read more
What does the EmailCheckToday Rogue Extension do?
EmailCheckToday is a rogue extension that is advertised as a productivity-enhancing addition to your browser that should help you access all your web email accounts from one place. The extension is currently offered... Read more
Shiny Searches Browser Hijacker Collects Personal Data
Shiny Searches is the name of a browser hijacker that is distributed through a rogue browser extension. Shiny Searches is not available on the Chrome Web Store and can only be encountered through bad redirects and ad... Read more
What is Joker Ransomware?
Joker ransomware is a newly discovered strain of file-encrypting malware. The new variant belongs to the VoidCrypt family. The Joker ransomware encrypts the victim system, scrambling almost every file on it. Encrypted... Read more
Mobile Adware Pushes Ads
Mobile is the name of an adware application for Windows. Adware is also known as ad-supported applications. The only purpose of this type of app is to display ads on your system and make money for its makers in the... Read more
Aabn Ransomware Joins Lineup of Djvu Variants
Another Monday means another Djvu ransomware clone. The newest spinoff based on Djvu ransomware code that has been spotted in the wild is called the Aabn ransomware. Aabn encrypts files on the victim system and... Read more
Antivirus-stability.com Pushes Ads with Fake Virus Scares
Antivirus-stability dot com is a misleading website that will attempt to flood your browser with ads by scaring you with fake warnings. Landing on Antivirus-stability dot com, the user will be greeted by a very... Read more
How to Avoid Nonspewpa.com Ads
Nonspewpa dot com is a misleading website that uses a fake anti-bot check to push ads. Landing on Nonspewpa dot com would usually mean you clicked a rogue ad or a bad redirect somewhere else. The page at Nonspewpa dot... Read more
Beware of the Data-Stealing Microsoft 365 Phishing Scam
Researchers with security company Cofense have published a report detailing an ongoing phishing campaign that is targeting US government contractor entities. According to the Cofense team, this type of campaign has... Read more
Aayu Ransomware is a Dangerous Djvu Clone
Aayu ransomware is a new variant that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. The Aayu ransomware does nothing out of the ordinary, especially when it comes to Djvu clones. It will encrypt the targeted system,... Read more
What is ValueFlip Adware?
ValueFlip is a piece of ad-supported software or adware for Mac computers. ValueFlip can be seen in your Applications folder if you have it installed. It offers no useful functionality and its only goal is to deliver... Read more
Aawt Ransomware Copies Djvu Template
Aawt is the new name of a newly discovered Djvu ransomware clone. The new ransomware does nothing out of the ordinary and strictly follows the Djvu clone template. The ransomware follows the established Djvu routine.... Read more
