Category: Malware
Black Rose Lucy ransomware holds Android devices hostage
Black Rose Lucy malware, first noticed in 2018, is back as Android ransomware, security firm Check Point reports.
Interpol warns of ransomware targeting health care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cyber crooks continue attacking health care organizations during the global coronavirus pandemic that has already killed tens of thousands of people, Interpol warns.
Coronavirus ransomware spreads with data stealer trojan Kpot
A new Coronavirus (COVID-19) themed ransomware is spreading together with a ‘stealer’ trojan Kpot.
Phishing and malware emails exploit coronavirus fears
Malicious actors are exploiting people’s fears of the coronavirus, and are using it to steal personal information and spread malware.
Remove PanelStart MAC Adware
About PanelStart PanelStart is advertised as a useful Mac program, but it’s actually adware. There are many identical programs, including UpgradeIdeas, UpgradeSearchSystem, ContentStyles and many more. They sneak into a Mac, start […]
Remove Winprizes POP-UP Scam (MAC)
About Winprizes POP-UP Scam Winprizes POP-UP Scam is a browser hijacker that targets Macs. Browser hijackers don’t intend to harm the system directly, which is why they aren’t dangerous infections. It is […]
UpgradeSearchSystem
UpgradeSearchSystem is an adware program UpgradeSearchSystem comes from a family of adware programs targeting Mac computers. It’s identical to PanelStart, UpgradeIdeas and many other adware. While such programs are advertised as useful […]
How to detect and remove stalkerware from Android
Stalkerware is becoming increasingly more common, and it’s a threat to our privacy.
“Your iPhone has been located” text message scam
“Your iPhone has been located” text message scam attempts to phish sensitive information “Your iPhone has been located” text message scam is a phishing attempt to get users’ Apple logins. The phishing […]
Remove Amazonaws Redirect Virus MAC & Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge
What is amazonaws amazonaws or Amazon Web Service (AWS), developed by Amazon, is a legitimate cloud platform that offers many different services. Amazon AWS is also often used by cyber scammers to host […]
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configapk
What is configapk ConfigAPK stands for Android application package, or android.autoinstalls.config. It’s a Samsung file related to automatic installations during the initial setup of the device. After you set up the device, […]
EasyJet discloses cyber-attack that exposed details of 9 million customers
British low-cost airline easyJet has disclosed a security incident that potentially exposed information of 9 million customers.
Avast SafePrice
What is Avast SafePrice Avast SafePrice is a legitimate online shopping helper tool developed by anti-virus vendor Avast. However, despite it being legitimate, users sometimes refer to it as a virus or adware. Avast […]
Four Chinese hackers charged over Equifax cyber attack
Four Chinese military hackers have been charged by US prosecutors for the 2017 Equifax cyber attack.
HHS suffers a cyber-attack, foreign actor suspected to be responsible
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reportedly suffered a cyber-attack while the agency is putting all efforts into addressing the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus ransomware spreads with data stealer trojan Kpot
A new Coronavirus (COVID-19) themed ransomware is spreading together with a ‘stealer’ trojan Kpot.