Threats
WeSteal Infostealer Sold Online by Inexperienced Malware Developers
Public and private hacking forums are the favorite spot of both novice and experienced cybercriminals. Newbies over there can often spend around $50-$100 to get their hands on a personalized piece of malware, which... Read more
How to Remove Kokotrokot.com Notifications and Pop-Ups
We have always said that you should be careful about what notifications or requests you allow users to subscribe to on the web. Now we have come across a new website, called kokotrokot.com, which uses forced... Read more
'web-browserify' Malware Mimics a Legitimate npm Package
Cybercriminals often exploit legitimate resources in an attempt to amplify their attacks or the reach of their operations. One recent campaign has seen the use of this exact strategy. This time, the criminals targeted... Read more
Remove EssentialDesktop
EssentialDesktop is a Potentially Unwanted Program for Mac, which may replace the browser's new tab page or search engine. This program could be distributed via third-party software bundles. The application may also... Read more
Remove Get-money-to.shop Notifications and Pop-Ups
Have you seen a browser notification from an unfamiliar website called get-money-to.shop lately? This type of issue displays unwanted ads and other content via pop-up windows, which appear to belong to your Web... Read more
Moserpass Malware Spread Through Supply-chain Attack Involving Popular Password Manager
Supply-chain attack campaigns are one of the most difficult and dangerous methods that cybercriminals use to propagate malware. These attacks are executed by compromising a legitimate software vendor's network, and... Read more
WeControl RAT is a Commodity Malware Linked to WeSteal Infostealer
The WeControl RAT is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT,) which is being sold online via the official website of the developers, as well as through ads posted on various hacking forums. The good news is that WeControl RAT is... Read more
How to Remove the Xhamster Ransomware
The Xhamster Ransomware is a file-locker, which has the ability to encrypt the contents of a wide range of files. After it is done encrypting data, it drops a ransom note onto the infected device. This note tells... Read more
RotaJakiro Trojan Targets Linux Systems
The RotaJakiro Trojan is a Linux-compatible piece of malware whose creators have paid extra attention to making their payload as difficult to analyze as possible. While many malware developers tend to pay attention to... Read more
Remove SectionBuffer
SectionBuffer is an intrusive Mac application identified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP.) It promotes low-quality search engines by replacing the settings of Web browsers. During the installation process,... Read more
Remove Arphanpyer.com Notifications and Pop-Ups
Over the last few weeks, we have been receiving a fair amount of traffic from people looking for help removing Arphanpyer.com browser notifications. You may have seen these notifications, too, as they often appear in... Read more
How to Remove the Scorpion Ransomware
The Scorpion Ransomware first surfaced in 2019, but it appears to have made a return, since reports from new victims have surfaced. The malware appears to be poorly coded but, unfortunately, it still has enough... Read more
'Secure Your Email' Scam
Cybercriminals often pose as legitimate companies and service providers whenever they are trying to lure victims into a phishing scam. This is the exact strategy used by the criminals behind the new 'Secure Your... Read more
How to Remove Optical Rate Pro
Optical Rate Pro, or OpticalRatePro, is an intrusive browser add-on for Google Chrome. Since it runs via the Web browser, it can easily be installed on both Mac and Windows systems. Users are unlikely to find an... Read more
WickrMe Ransomware Campaign Goes After Outdated Microsoft SharePoint Servers
The WickrMe Ransomware (also called Hello Ransomware) is a dangerous file-encryption Trojan, which is being used against a very specific set of targets, so far. It is important to add that it has nothing to do with... Read more
Remove Shopping Lovers
Shopping Lovers is an adware program that aims to generate revenue by means of generating pay-per-click traffic by promoting third-party products in the form of banners, coupons, deals and other forms of... Read more
How to Remove the Oplatabtc3 Ransomware
Oplatabtc3 Ransomware is a malicious file-encrypting Trojan, which extorts its victims for money. It is based on the Xorist project, and it may be decryptable for free. If you have been unlucky enough to acquire this... Read more
How to Remove ChangeParameter
ChangeParameter is a Mac hijacker, which can replace the default search engine of Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. This hijacker belongs to the group of shady apps that can be installed into Mac without user’s knowledge... Read more
