Adrozek Malware

Posted: December 11, 2020 | Category: Malware
The Adrozek Malware is a Trojan that injects potentially-corrupted advertisements into the user's Web browser and collects private credentials. The Trojan's installation abuses traditional drive-by-download tactics that may trick users into installing it or take advantage of available software vulnerabilities. Users should respond by removing the Adrozek Malware through a trusted anti-malware solution and immediately changing security information, such as passwords, as appropriate....

Cenesserie.fun

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Cenesserie.fun is a suspicious website that you may come across via dodgy website advertisements and pop-ups. Cenesserie.fun may tell visitors that they need to press the 'Allow' button on their screen to confirm they are not robots. However, following the on-screen instructions has nothing to do with an 'anti-robot' check – instead, you will end up being subscribed to Cenesserie.fun's notifications. Due to this change, your future Web browsing sessions may be flooded by intrusive...

ProSearchConverter

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
ProSearchConverter is a deceptive browser add-on that users might be tempted to install because it promises to enhance their Web searching experience by introducing new fun features. Unfortunately, users who agree to install ProSearchConverter might notice an entirely different behavior – instead of enhancing their search experience, the add-on will set their browser's new tab Portal.prosearchconverter.com, while the search engine will be replaced by Feed.prosearchconverter.com. Having your...

'DNS Server Isn't Responding' Error

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Adware
The 'DNS Server Isn't Responding' error is a warning for connectivity issues with a server that helps the device or PC hostnames, such as a website's URL, to IP addresses. Its appearance may relate to malfunctions with network settings and can stop websites or Web services from loading. By adjusting their network settings or correcting software conflicts, users have various means of resolving the 'DNS Server Isn't Responding' error by restoring connectivity. Although the internet is more...

QtWebEngineProcess.exe

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Malware
QtWebEngineProcess.exe is a component of the Qt WebEngine, a Web browser engine that facilitates delivering Web content through applications. Ordinarily, its presence is associated with Qt-using programs, including gaming clients and graphics-editing tools. Users that have any of the associated programs only should disable or remove QtWebEngineProcess.exe if they have reasons for suspecting that it's related to errors, such as low memory. Users of programs as different as the now-defunct...

Cat Ransomware

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Cat Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that's a variant of the Xorist Ransomware, a freely-available programming project. The Cat Ransomware attempts to stop users from opening their files by encrypting them and creates a ransom note in Cyrillic that recommends texting an SMS number for help. Users should always have backups safely protected to recover any files and let their PC's security solutions delete the Cat Ransomware as needed. With 'freebie' programs like the Xorist...

LANDSLIDE Ransomware

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The LANDSLIDE Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan that doesn't have a known family. Besides blocking files with encryption, it creates pop-up and text messages with ransom demands and adds its extension (plus ransoming information) onto files' names. A secure, non-local backup is a practical recovery resource for all Windows users, supported by PC security services for safely deleting the LANDSLIDE Ransomware. Despite the excellent market share – albeit, Black Market – of...

Bioawards Ransomware

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Bioawards Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan of the Scarab Ransomware family. Although its primary feature is blocking media files like documents, the Bioawards Ransomware also supports its attacks with ransom demands, changing to files' names, disabling various security features, and wiping backups. Windows users with anti-malware tools may identify and remove the Bioawards Ransomware with minimal delay, although victims impacted by its locking attack require secure backups for any file...

SideWind APT

Posted: December 10, 2020 | Category: Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
SideWind is the name of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group engaged in cyberattacks against high-profile military and government entities situated in Nepal recently, Afghanistan, and the surrounding region. The criminals might be nation-backed judging by the resources available to them, as well as the fact that they are going after targets involved in territorial disputes in the region. Some organizations to fall victim to the recent SideWind APT campaign are the Nepali Ministries of...

'Peachland.eu' Pop-Up Scam

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Adware
Misleading browser pop-ups are often used to promote shady software or content. The site at Peachland.eu hosts exactly this type of pop-ups. They tell visitors that their Web browsing sessions may be observed by anonymous hackers and that they may be capable of monitoring your online activity. The pop-ups propose a solution – downloading and installing a privacy-enhancing VPN application. We assure you that installing such software is not necessary, especially when it is being promoted by a...

Sionremai.fun

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Sionremai.fun is a website specializing in hijacking Web browsers' notifications by presenting users with false alerts and messages. Users who stumble upon Sionremai.fun may be told to confirm they are not a robot by pressing 'Allow.' Doing this will, however, result in a different outcome – they will allow Sionremai.fun to use their Web browser notifications. Because of this change, the affected user will end up seeing dozens of notifications from Sionremai.fun whenever they try to browse...

Allbestsecureeu.com' Pop-Up Scam

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Adware
The 'Allbestsecureeu.com' pop-up scam is a hazardous con, which might get you to install Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) or even malware on your mobile device. The pop-ups on the website claim that an anonymous hacker may be observing your Web browsing habits and that you need to prevent this from happening by downloading and installing the software linked in the pop-up. One version of the'Allbestsecureeu.com' pop-up scam promotes a VPN application, which claims to enhance your privacy....

Nalsmoles.fun

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Online tactics do not always aim to get you to download malware or collect your data, such as credit card data or login credentials. Often, the goal of the fraudsters might be more innocent – such as granting a random website the ability to use your Web browser's notifications. This is the strategy that Nalsmoles.fun's creators are following. Their website is being promoted via online advertisements and pop-ups, and it tells visitors to 'Click Allow to confirm that you are not a robot!'...

Mediamoderna.biz

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Mediamoderna.biz is a misleading site, which pretends to be trying to play a video but warns users that they need to press 'Allow' to enable video playback. This request may seem very innocent, but we assure you that following Mediamoderna.biz's instructions will not allow you to view any entertaining content. Instead of playing a video, Mediamoderna.biz will gain permission to use your Web browser notifications and then start to abuse the feature to spam you with advertisements. If you see...

LoveSportsSearch

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)
LoveSportsSearch is a deceptive browser extension, which brings undesired changes to the configuration of popular Web browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. While LoveSportsSearch is not threatening, it does not seem to bring any valuable features and, instead, it is focused on bringing traffic to the websites found at Portal.lovesportssearch.com and Feed.lovesportssearch.com. These two sites will be set as the new tab page and default search engine, respectively. Having your...

Igdm Ransomware

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
Criminals continue to use the most prevalent ransomware families of 2020 to unleash new file-lockers online. The STOP Ransomware has been very popular the past two years and, unfortunately, malware researchers continue to identify new file-lockers based on this infamous project. The latest version is called the Igdm Ransomware, and it carries out a devastating file-encryption attack that may be very difficult to recover from. The Igdm Ransomware uses the '.igdm' extension to mark the names of...

Oct Ransomware

Posted: December 9, 2020 | Category: Ransomware
The Oct Ransomware is a threatening file-encryption Trojan, which needs just a few minutes to carry out a devastating attack on infected devices. This ransomware does not appear to belong to any of the widespread ransomware families at the moment, and it is likely that it was developed from scratch by an unknown malware creator. Systems infiltrated by the Oct Ransomware will be packed with encrypted files whose contents cannot be accessed – these files will be recognizable by the extension...

RANA Android Malware

Posted: December 8, 2020 | Category: Malware
The Iranian-based Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor tracked under the aliases APT39 or Remix Kitten, has released a new malware piece recently, which appears to target Android devices exclusively. The implant seems to possess features typical for spyware, and its primary purpose is to spy on chats, phone calls, and network traffic. The threat, dubbed the RANA Android Malware, is believed to be used against Iranian dissidents and journalists, as well as international companies operating...

Ios-protect-defence.com

Posted: December 8, 2020 | Category: Mac Malware
Ios-protect-defence.com is a deceptive page used to run an online tactic whose goal is to convince users that their iOS device has been infected by threatening viruses or is facing other critical issues, which must be addressed immediately. Usually, Ios-protect-defence.com tries to convince visitors that they need to download some application that will fix the pending issues. However, its deceptive pop-ups also may be used to promote fake technical support services – the fraudsters behind...

Fastmovies.bar

Posted: December 8, 2020 | Category: Browser Hijackers
Fastmovies.bar is a deceptive site that relies on a fake video player to trick visitors into thinking that they can play an entertaining movie or video clip if they follow their screen instructions. However, the instructions which Fastmovies.bar spawns are misleading, and following them will not let you play any video. The website asks you to click the 'Allow' button to play a video, but interacting with this button will result in subscribing to Fastmovies.bar's notifications. If this...
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