The VaPo Ransomware is a new file-locker reported by cybersecurity researchers. The goal of this malware is to lock its victims out of their files and then try to convince them to pay a ransom fee. According to VaPo Ransomware's creators, victims who opt to send 0.04 Bitcoin to their wallet will receive a working decryptor that will get their files back in a matter of minutes. However, the criminals offer no proof that they have what it takes to unlock your files – it is likely that victims...

The vGriefferS Ransomware is a threatening piece of software designed to damage the files it discovers on infected computers. Of course, its creators do not have the intention to simply destroy your files – they also try to extort you for money by dropping a ransom message, which lists their demands. Just like other ransomware creators, the ones behind this project also promise to provide a working decryption service in exchange for a Bitcoin payment. You can rest assured that trusting...

League of Legends is one of the most widely played computer games, as well as a leading title in the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre. However, it is undeniable that League of Legends also can be a very time-consuming and even addicting hobby – it is not uncommon for people playing League of Legends (or LoL for short) to ignore healthy gaming habits, and end up spending over eight hours a day in the game. If you are looking to take a break from League of Legends by removing it, or...

The 'hpPreProcessing.filter will damage your computer' error are scary-sounding messages that many macOS users with HP-made printers ended up seeing after a recent update to Apple's operating system. The messages comes from the security features of macOS, but we assure you that there is nothing to worry about. The 'hpPreProcessing.filter' is not part of any harmful software, and, instead, it is a component used by HP's printer drivers. The reason you see the 'hpPreProcessing.filter will...

Online con artists and malware developers often rely on bogus email messages to expose their targets to harmful content. Often, the topic they choose for their emails is related to pending parcel deliveries, package notifications, and other information provided by well-known delivery companies like FedEx, DHL, USPS and others. One of the most popular scams of this sort is the so-called 'FedEx Parcel' email scam. The fraudulent message claims to inform the victim of a newly arrived parcel...

LiveJasmin is one of the oldest and most popular websites for adult entertainment. Because it is so well-known, plenty of cybercriminals are abusing its popularity to create counterfeit copies that are promoted through the use of corrupted advertisements, fake social media posts, and other misleading content. The fake copies of LiveJasmin may try to get users to engage with phishing tactics, potentially threatening viruses and other suspicious files. The 'LiveJasmin' phishing virus also may...

OnlyFans is a legitimate platform used by social media influencers, online content creators, and other Internet-famous people to provide their fans and followers with premium content. While the website itself is safe, there are plenty of fake copies of the platform that are being used to promote phishing tactics, malware and other unsafe content. if you are experiencing unexpected OnlyFans Redirects while browsing the Internet, then you might be in dangerous proximity to potentially harmful...

The strategies of online scammers evolve constantly, and nowadays they often rely on aggressive and fearmongering messages that aim to leave their target under the impression that their personal data has been collected, and that their devices have been compromised. This is the strategy seen in the 'You Have Been Hacked' email scam, which is growing in popularity among online criminals currently. The fraudulent email messages target random users, and they tell them that their devices have been...

QuicklookPI is part of a legitimate Mac feature called Finder. However, it seems that some shady adware developers are abusing the name of legitimate features to disguise their intrusive software. For example, many macOS users report that QuicklookPI consumes significant hardware resources, or is being reported as threatening by security products for Mac. If you have any reasons to suspect that QuicklookPI is involved in shady practices then we certainly advise you to run a reputable macOS...

The frequency of the STOP Ransomware attacks has died down over the past year, but this is still one of the most active and dangerous ransomware families online. The latest variant of the  STOP Ransowmare  is called the Plam Ransomware, and, unfortunately, users who fall victim to it will be unable to use a free decryptor to recover their files. The encryption algorithm found in the Plam Ransomware is impossible to crack, and only the ransomware's creators have the key needed to complete the...

The SCR Ransomware is a version of the dangerous Matrix Ransomware, a file-locker that has been bothering Internet users for over two years. Unfortunately, this ransomware family uses a flawless file-locking mechanism, and it is impossible to use free decryption software to revert the damage it causes to files. If the SCR Ransomware has damaged your system, then you will see the extension '.SCR' added to many of your files. This is the extension that the SCR Ransomware uses to mark locked...

Domestic Kitten is an Iranian Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor that focuses on surveillance operations against political dissidents, and Iranian citizens opposing the political regime in the country heavily. The criminals, also tracked under the aliases APT50 or APT-C-50, operate with a wide range of Windows and Android malware whose capabilities often overlap, but the implants are used in different scenarios due to their more aggressive or passive nature. The group's activities...

Thehypenewz might want to tell you otherwise, but there is nothing extraordinary about this page. In fact, security researchers say that Thehypenewz is associated with adware and Potentially Unwanted Programs. If you see that you get redirected to this page constantly, the chances are that you have experienced a browser settings modification somewhere along the way. Now, this is no reason to panic, as this can be solved easily, but you should definitely review your web browsing habits and...

macOS users recently received a new and intriguing update called BigSur (or Big Sur.) It introduces a wide range of optimizations and new features but, unfortunately, plenty of users also experienced unexpected issues with their computer's network connectivity. The problem in question concerns the WiFi network – many users report that the WiFi was not working on their macOS system after applying the BigSur update. If you are facing this problem, then you should try the following...

Matlab is a popular piece of software for both Windows and macOS systems. It is regularly used by students of all ages to learn how to solve complex math problems, as well as to perform digital math tests. Of course, many users of Matlab end up finding the software useless once they finish school or college, so they will need to remove it from their system. If you are looking to uninstall Matlab, then follow these instructions: Uninstalling Matlab on Windows Windows users will...

Garageband is a popular macOS software suite used by both experienced and novice music lovers. It provides an easy-to-use and functional interface, which makes audio editing and music creation an enjoyable process. One of Garageband's only drawbacks is that it takes too much hard disk space, and users might end up removing it to make space for other software. If you are looking to free up space by uninstalling Garageband, then the instructions below can be of help: Uninstalling...

Bleaswam.work is a suspicious websit that displays misleading alerts and pop-ups that tell visitors to confirm they are not robots by pressing 'Allow.' However, users that follow the instructions will do something entirely different unknowingly – they will subscribe to the notifications of Bleaswam.work. Because of this change, users will start to see dozens of undesired notifications. These will serve advertisements, which often promote non-trustworthy links and content. If your Web...

File-encryption Trojans are a profitable venture for cybercriminals, especially now that they are so easily accessible. Crooks have dozens of ransomware families to pick from, and they can often use them to create a custom file-locker whose encryption is impossible to reverse for free. The Paralock Ransomware is the latest file-locker to be seen online, and it is based on the infamous  Parasite Ransomware . Unfortunately, users who fall victim to the Paralock Ransomware attack will not have...

The FurBall Malware is a newly identified threat, which seems to be employed exclusively in attacks against Iranian dissidents and figures who oppose the political regime in the country. The likely cybercrime organization behind the FurBall Malware is called 'Domestic Kitten' – the criminals are believed to have close ties to the Iranian government, and many of their past campaigns were focused against citizens of Iran. Experts believe that the FurBall Malware might have attempted to...

The Hornbill Malware is a threat belonging to the arsenal of the Confucious APT. The Hornbill Malware works as covert spyware, which runs on Android devices exclusively. The first activities to involve the Hornbill Malware date back to May 2018, but the implant is still receiving regular updates to this very day. Malware researchers state that the Hornbill Malware shares many similarities with MobileSpy, an old Android spyware toolkit that was sold commercially. Contrary to the SunBird...