LuckyBoy Malware

Posted: January 22, 2021 | Category: Malware
The LuckyBoy Malware is involved in a large-scale attack campaign that targets Internet-connected devices of all sorts. So far, it has been identified on iOS, Android, and, surprisingly, Xbox users. The campaign is most active in the European region, but samples of the malware also have managed to reach systems in Canada and the United States. Thankfully, the LuckyBoy Malware is not involved in very threatening activity, but its presence on your system may be a major nuisance. The malware...

Dovecat Malware

Posted: January 22, 2021 | Category: Malware
Weak passwords are one of the favorite targets of cybercriminals because they have the tools and computing power required to bypass necessary security measures. If you are not using strong login credentials for all accounts and network-connected devices, you will likely become the target of a malware campaign like the one linked to the new Dovecat Malware. Allegedly, the Dovecat Malware is being deployed in attacks against network-attached storage (NAS) devices produced by QNAP. The attacks...

Disk Drive Won't Read

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Issue
Disk drives are slowly becoming obsolete, but you may still need them every now and then. Installing the software and drivers provided by various PC hardware and peripherals manufacturers usually requires the use of a disk drive. In addition to this, installing a fresh copy of your favorite operating system is also something that usually warrants the use of a disk drive. As you can see, if you ever need to use a disk drive, it will probably be for something important – this is why...

WizardUpdate

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
WizardUpdate is a macOS application whose installation may occur without the user's knowing approval. Usually, this may happen because WizardUpdate is being propagated through software bundles, or it may be delivered to the target through a fake download or offer, which leaves them under the impression that they are about to install a helpful piece of software. Users who end up with WizardUpdate running on their computers may experience intrusive changes concerning their Web browser – this...

'Stopped Processing Incoming Emails' Scam

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Adware
Online phishing tactics continue to be one of the most effective strategies that cybercriminals use to take login credentials from their victims. To increase their odds of succeeding, con artists may often try to impersonate legitimate companies and service providers. This is the case of the newly identified 'Stopped Processing Incoming Emails' scam. Targets of the con artists may receive a bogus email claiming to come from their email provider. Potential victims are told that their accounts...

Lyminuscrib.top

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Lyminuscrib.top is a deceptive page that wants to hijack your browser notifications. It does this by displaying misleading alerts and messages, prompting visitors to complete a mandatory anti-robot check. However, users who end up following Lyminuscrib.top's instructions will click an 'Allow' button that is meant to enable Lyminuscrib.top's notifications. Thanks to this change, the website gains the ability to deliver regular notifications to active Web browser windows. Needless to say, this...

Dayznews.biz

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Dayznews.biz is a fake website that wants to trick visitors into giving it the ability to use Web browser notifications. To achieve this, the page may display misleading alerts and pop-ups, which tell the victim to press 'Allow' to confirm their download request. Judging by this site's contents, users are likely to come across it when trying to download files from non-reliable websites, like torrent trackers or other pages used to propagate pirated media, software and games. Users who...

Search.onlinebars.xyz

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Search.onlinebars.xyz is a low-quality search engine that cannot be compared to the functionality and reliability of the most popular search aggregators like Bing, Yahoo or Google. No-one would agree to use a low-quality search engine like Search.onlinebars.xyz on a regular basis, but it seems that some users might be forced to do this against their will. This may happen because they installed Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) or browser hijackers unknowingly dedicated to promoting...

DEcovid19bot Ransomware

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
COVID-19-themed malware continues to be popular among cybercriminals even in 2021. The latest threat to adopt a name of this type is the DEcovid19bot Ransomware. This threatening file-locker is likely to be propagated online via fake downloads, corrupted advertisements, pirated content and other shady content. Users who come across the DEcovid19bot Ransomware's files may be in a lot of danger, especially if their computers are not protected by an up-to-date anti-virus tool. The DEcovid19bot...

Solaso Ransomware

Posted: January 21, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Solaso Ransomware is malware that can cause long-term damage to your files. Removing this threat from your system is not enough to fully recover because you will still need a reliable way to restore the encrypted files during the attack. Sadly, the Solaso Ransomware is not compatible with free decryption tools, and its victims may have a difficult time recovering their data. According to Solaso Ransomware's creators, they are willing to provide a paid decryption service, but users must...

Adpopblocker.com

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Adpopblocker.com is a deceptive site whose name may leave you under the impression that it is supposed to host helpful ad-blocking software. However, Adpopblocker.com does not offer any official product, and, instead, its contents are being promoted through online advertisements and pop-ups – the exact thing that this page is supposed to help you get rid of. Users who stumble upon Adpopblocker.com's pop-ups may be offered to download 'Ad&Pop Block' software, which is supposed to be...

HelperService

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
The name HelperService may sound like belonging to a useful system service or feature, but the truth is entirely different. This application is not legitimate, and you can rest assured that it is not a part of your operating system. It was probably brought to your computer through a software bundle, fake download, or misleading offer, which convinced you to download a non-trustworthy file. This might sound scary, but we assure you that HelperService is not threatening. This software does not...

Oldharper.xyz

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Web browser tactics trying to trick users into subscribing to unwanted notifications appear to be a popular trend among online con artists. These schemes are executed with the use of simple-looking websites whose contents are being promoted through online ads and pop-ups. One website involved in such a tactic is Oldharper.xyz. Users who come across this page's contents may be told that they have to confirm they are not robots by pressing 'Allow' – however, by doing this, they will subscribe...

What to do When Your Monitor Is Not Working

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Issue
Monitor issues may often be challenging to troubleshoot, especially if you suspect that there might be caused by a software corruption or error. Usually, it is good to have a backup monitor in case you need to troubleshoot your primary one. However, there are also plenty of things you can try if your monitor is not working. The troubleshooting steps below may help you identify and solve the problem, which prevents your monitor from operating as it is supposed to. See if the Power Cord...

Esexz Ransomware

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The Esexz Ransomware is a threat that you do not want to have to deal with. This newly spotted malware is still undergoing analysis, and, unfortunately, it is not yet clear whether its file-locking mechanism can be deciphered via free utilities. For now, the Esexz Ransomware should be considered to be a non-decryptable threat – this means that its victims will not have access to free decryption tools. The primary purpose of this Trojan is to prevent its victims from using their files. It...

Qsayebk Ransomware

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
Qsayebk Ransomware is a threat that may reach your computer via pirated content, fake downloads or deceptive advertisements. You can only fall victim to the Qsayebk Ransomware attack if you download and run a non-trustworthy file. The best way to keep your data and computer safe from such threats is to rely on up-to-date anti-virus protection, as well as only to interact with legitimate websites and files. Falling victim to the Qsayebk Ransomware attack results in losing access to a...

FreakOut Malware

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Malware
Cybersecurity researchers are issuing alerts about a new malware family, which aims to add infected devices to a botnet used to perform Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. The newly identified threat is called FreakOut, and it appears to be dedicated to infiltrating vulnerable Linux systems. The criminals behind the FreakOut Malware are relying on several known vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems: CVE-2020-28188 – concerning TerraMaster Operating System versions below...

Raindrop Malware

Posted: January 20, 2021 | Category: Malware
The cyberattack against the SolarWinds software vendor continues to surprise malware researchers who keep encountering remnants of other malware families involved in the dangerous campaign. After discovering several new malware families like SUNSPOT , SUNBURST , and Teardrop, they have now uncovered a fourth, previously undetected malware sample. The new threat is called Raindrop, and it was found on just a few of the infected devices – cybersecurity experts suspect that this implant was...

DIS Ransomware

Posted: January 19, 2021 | Category: Ransomware
The DIS Ransomware is a newly identified file-locker that has the ability to cause long-term damage to your file system. This malware's creators' goal is to lock you out of your files and then extort you for money. Their extortion plan is to offer a decryption service, but only if the victim agrees to pay a ransom fee of a few hundred dollars. Of course, the creators of this ransomware want to be paid via Bitcoin since this ensures their anonymity and makes it impossible to cancel the...

Novaidea.biz

Posted: January 19, 2021 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Novaidea.biz is a misleading website that may show up in your browser window thanks to online advertisements. The content of Novaidea.biz is minimal, and you will not find any meaningful videos, articles or entertainment there. Instead, the page is meant to display deceptive pop-ups telling you to press 'Allow' to confirm your identity and continue browsing. According to Novaidea.biz, this is a mandatory anti-robot check that must be completed to continue browsing. We assure you that...
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