Threats
Deno Ransomware
A new ransomware variant that belongs to the Conti family was spotted in the wild in late July 2022. The new strain is called Deno ransomware. There is little that the ransomware does to set itself apart from other... Read more
Edw Ransomware
The Edw ransomware is a new file-encrypting malware variant that does not seem to belong to any major family of ransomware clones. The ransomware appends the ".edw" extension to the names of encrypted files, as well... Read more
How to Avoid Videoplay-on.com Ads
Videoplay-on dot com is a misleading website. It is just one of hundreds of domains and pages set up in a very similar fashion and with the same purpose - to get ads in your browser. When you land on Videoplay-on dot... Read more
Beware! HUI Loader Linked with Chinese Threat Actors
The HUI Loader malware has been around for several years. However, security researchers have only recently linked the malicious tool to a couple of Chinese threat actors who are believed to be backed by the state. The... Read more
How to Remove CladRumble Adware
CladRumble is the name of a piece of adware or ad-supported software that can show up among the applications installed on your Mac. A piece of adware is classified as a potentially unwanted application and occupies a... Read more
Trust-core.xyz Uses Fake Adult Content to Push Ads
Trust-core dot xyz is a misleading website that is set up with a singular purpose - to get intrusive and potentially harmful ads in the browsers of as many visitors as possible. The website is designed to vaguely... Read more
Is Hermit Mobile Malware On Your Android Device?
Google's Threat Analysis Group published their findings on a new campaign leveraging the Hermit mobile malware. Hermit is a piece of mobile malware with significant spying capabilities that was previously associated... Read more
Superiorprotectionpc.com Pushes Ads Using Fake Virus Scares
Superiorprotectionpc dot com is a misleading website that uses fake virus scares to confuse and frighten visitors, with the ultimate goal of getting ads in their browser. When a user lands on Superiorprotectionpc dot... Read more
Is MinimalLight A Trusted App?
MinimalLight is the name of a browser extension for Chrome. It claims to provide "high contrast" or "dark mode" functionality. It does have that ability, but a closer look at the extension's own website and the... Read more
How to Remove Llee Ransomware
The endless group of Djvu ransomware clones got yet another new member today. The new ransomware strain based on Djvu code is called the Llee ransomware. The Llee ransomware doesn't do many things differently when... Read more
Safe-pc-protection.co.in Pushes Browser Hijacker Actions and Adware Pop-Ups
Safe-pc-protection dot co dot in is a misleading website set up to promote potentially unwanted software in the form of browser hijackers. When a user lands on the page at Safe-pc-protection dot co dot in, they will... Read more
What is the 'Booking Offer' Email Scam?
There is yet another scam making the rounds. The latest effort to infect systems with malware through false emails is called the "Booking offer" email scam and it seems to be targeting hotels, hostels and other... Read more
How To Remove Lltt Ransomware
The Djvu ransomware family got yet another new member. This time the new strain based on Djvu code is called the Lltt ransomware. Lltt functions like all ransomware does - it encrypts files on the victim system,... Read more
'Message Failure Receiving Notice' Scam
When it comes to scams, you don't need to be particularly creative if you are persistent and manage to distribute your scam to enough people, it seems. The latest scam making the rounds that is known as the "Message... Read more
What Does The Revive Banking Trojan Do On Your Android Device?
Revive is the name of a new banking trojan malicious application that is used to target customers of Spanish banking institutions. The malware is used for account theft and stealing login credentials. Revive is... Read more
Stopping and Removing Lloo Ransomware On Your PC
The Lloo ransomware is yet another Djvu ransomware variant. The ransomware works like you would expect it to - it encrypts the majority of the files found on the victim system. The encryption process leaves essential... Read more
Situationalawareness.sbs Pushes Unwanted Ads
Situationalawareness dot sbs is a misleading website that will attempt to get unsolicited ads to display in your browser. When you land on Situationalawareness dot sbs, the first thing you will see is a large blue... Read more
Quantum Builder Malware
Security researchers with Cyble published a new report on the rise of malware using .lnk shortcut files to deliver their final payload. One highlight of the report was a .lnk file builder called Quantum. Quantum is... Read more
