Malware developers often publish their projects online nonchalantly. A recent malware project that fits this profile was discovered just a few days ago, and its author calls it the HorusEyes RAT. So far, the HorusEyes RAT has not been involved in any large-scale attack campaigns, but it is likely to be a matter of time for cybercriminals to adopt this malware project. It is important to note that the author has published the full source code, which means that knowledgeable cybercriminals may...

The Daddycrypt Ransomware is a threat whose authors are unlikely to help you regardless of what promises they make. This malware may be spread online via fake downloads, pirated content, software cracks, etc. The best way to keep threatening files away from your computer is to use a reputable anti-virus software suite at all times. If the Daddycrypt Ransomware is not stopped on time, it may damage a large portion of your files by encrypting them. Once the encryption is successful, the locked...

The TRU8 Ransomware is a piece of malware able to lock the files found on infected computers. Its creators plan to use the locked files as a bargaining chip – they promise to provide the victim with a decryptor, but only if they pay some Bitcoin first. Just like other ransomware creators, the ones behind this file-locker also list their demands in a ransom note, which can be found on all computers infected by the TRU8 Ransomware. The TRU8 Ransomware also will mark locked files with the...

' Audio Services Not Responding' is one of the most commonly encountered errors for Windows users who are experiencing sound issues. Usually, seeing this error message means that one of your Windows sound devices is faulty, and it is very likely that it will be unable to function correctly. If you just encountered the 'Audio Services Not Responding' error, then you should try out these brief troubleshooting tips: Restart the Windows Audio Service Press the Windows + R...

Wacom is one of the most popular manufacturers of drawing tablets for computer users. If you are experiencing issues with any Wacom device, then the cause of the issue might be a corrupted or misbehaving Wacom Driver. To start fixing such problems, you will need to uninstall Wacom Drivers, and then reinstall a fresh copy from Wacom's official website. Here are quick instructions on how to uninstall Wacom drivers from both macOS and Windows systems: Uninstalling Wacom Drivers on...

Docker is a popular software suite used in software development and deployment. Recently, it has made news headlines because of numerous hacking attempts against poorly secured Docker instances. The good news is that the criminals behind these attacks did not exploit vulnerabilities in the software and, instead, they gained access by brute-forcing weak login credentials. If you are planning to remove Docker for some reason, then you can follow these quick instructions to complete the task on...

Game development companies have started to rely on their own platforms to release the majority of their games. Although a few years ago gamers only needed Steam running on their computer, nowadays there are several other popular platforms like the Epic Games Launcher, Origin, Battle.NET and GGG Galaxy. The Epic Gamers Launcher gathered a lot of users due to its association with Fortnite, and it is the second most popular game platform after Steam currently. If you wish to uninstall the Epic...

SearchConverterPro is a browser add-on that claims to give you the ability to convert all sorts of media and documents from one file type to another. However, the SearchConverterPro extension does not include such functionality, and, instead, it simply redirects users to 3rd-party services that support these features. In addition to this, it also will replace your Web browser's new tab page and search page with Portal.searchconverterpro.com and Feed.searchconverterpro.com. These changes are...

Runessm.online is a fake website that claims to host entertaining content that users can access by pressing 'Allow.' However, clicking this button will not result in any relevant content being served to your Web browser and, instead, you will end up seeing dozens of unwanted notifications whenever you are using your Web browser. Runessm.online's notifications promote all sorts of content, including non-trustworthy ones like low-quality gambling sites, adult videos, and even schemes. If your...

Ransomware attacks continue to be a very profitable campaign for both experienced and inexperienced cybercriminals. Every week cybersecurity experts identify dozens of new file-locker variants, and, unfortunately, many of them use secure file-locking mechanisms that cannot be reversed for free. This is the case of the newly identified Niros Ransomware – this threat encrypts a wide variety of files and adds the '.niros' extension to their names. The Niros Ransomware will work in the background...

TheTerrorWare Ransomware is a low-quality file-locker that was created with the use of the open-source HiddenTear ransomware project. Typically, threats of this type extort the victim for money by encrypting their files and then offering to sell a decryption service. While the TerrorWare Ransomware does have the ability to encrypt files, its ransom note reveals that the criminals might have different plans – they do not ask the victim for a ransom payment and, instead, they ask them to join a...

OneDrive is one of the most preferred cloud file-hosting services. It provides a free service with limited storage space, but its users can easily expand their storage by paying for a subscription. If you do not need OneDrive services and application anymore, then you should see the removal instructions, which can ensure the full removal of OneDrive from your Windows or macOS system: Uninstalling OneDrive on Windows By default, recent Windows versions come with OneDrive...

Skype used to be one of the most popular Internet Messaging applications. Still, it is quickly being replaced by alternative software, which offers better audio and video quality, as well as more reliability and security. If you are a user of Windows or the macOS, you can uninstall Skype by following these instructions: Uninstalling Skype on Windows Windows users can start the task by quitting Skype through the application's menu. After this, press Control + r to open the 'Run'...

Origin has quickly become one of the favorite gaming platforms and stores for computer gamers. While it is yet to grow as much as Steam, EA's gaming service has quickly gathered tens of millions of users. If you are looking to remove the Origin client from your computer, then you should follow these instructions: Uninstalling Origin on Windows Quit Origin, and then head to the Start Menu -> Settings panel. Select 'Programs & Features' to get a list of all software and...

Spotify is a well-liked music streaming service available for both desktop computers and mobile devices. If you plan to try a different music streaming or want to quit using Spotify, you might be looking for some removal instructions. Below, you will find the step-by-step guide you should follow to remove Spotify from both Windows and macOS. Uninstalling Spotify on Windows Start by quitting Spotify via the program's interface or by right-clicking its icon in the notification area...

The TomLe Ransomware was discovered only recently, but, unfortunately, this file-locker has already caused problems for dozens of users worldwide. The TomLe Ransomware uses the same encryption method as the infamous  Dharma Ransomware , and, unfortunately, this means that its victims will be unable to use a free data decryption tool. The TomLe Ransomware's encryption is only reversible by using the unique decryption key that was generated during the attack and transferred to the servers of...

The Lucifer Ransomware is malware that has the ability to cause devastating damage to your file system by encrypting the data you use on a daily basis. The authors of the Lucifer Ransomware have programmed the malware to target popular file types such as documents, media, archives and others. By targeting these files, the Lucifer Ransomware makes sure that its victims will want to restore access to their files at any cost. Of course, the criminals plan to extort the victim for money. After...

Owners of Android devices are at risk of being targeted by the new and growing Matryosh Botnet. This campaign appears to target Android devices exclusively. It relies on a single infection vector – accessing the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) interface on devices, which have it enabled by default. Usually, most smart device vendors disable this feature before the product is shipped to clients, but, surprisingly, there also is a large number of devices with this service enabled. An unsecured ADB...

Extensions are an excellent way to extend Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge's functionality via add-ons made by 3rd-party developers. However, not all browser add-ons are safe to use, and even the ones you fetch from official sources not always be reliable. You should always check their rating and reviews, and you should keep your computer protected by an up-to-date anti-malware software suite. Cybersecurity experts uncovered recently a large campaign that propagated malware through malevolent...

uTorrent is one of the leading torrent clients, but many users might be dissatisfied with the way it has changed over the years. Recent installers of uTorrent came packed with unwanted 3rd-party software and questionable opt-in offers. If you want to try a different torrent client, then we would advise you to start by removing uTorrent first. Uninstalling uTorrent on Windows Start by quitting uTorrent either via the program's interface or by pressing Shift + Control + Escape to...