The PROM Ransomware is a threat that is being spread online with the use of corrupted advertisements, fake downloads, fake email attachments, and other deceptive content. If the PROM Ransomware reaches your device, it may cause damage to your data by encrypting important files. Unfortunately, reversing the encryption is not an easy task – it requires the use of a specialized decryptor combined with the unique key that the PROM Ransomware generates for your device. The files that the PROM...

Povlsomware Ransomware is a file-locker, which can cause irreversible damage to your important data potentially. Threats of this type are designed to encrypt the contents of important files and then offer a paid decryption service, which may often cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, there is no free decryption tool for the Povlsomware Ransomware, and victims of this ransomware attack may not be able to restore their data easily. Currently, the only reliable way to undo...

Cybercriminals often exploit features of legitimate software to try and deploy threatening programs to vulnerable computers. One of the recently identified malware projects is very interesting because it goes after macOS users and, in particular, software developers. The attack is executed by leveraging a feature of Xcode, a popular Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for macOS. The criminals are using a threatening Xcode project, dubbed XcodeSpy, which has a corrupted script embedded...

Joinclubhouse.mobi is a fake website that was set up by cybercriminals to promote a version of the Clubhouse application available for Android. However, at the time of writing this post, Clubhouse is not available for Android devices, and users who try to download Clubhouse for Android are likely to encounter malware. The software hosted on Joinclubhouse.mobi is not an exception, and cybersecurity experts have determined that Joinclubhouse.mobi is meant to convince users to download a...

Many users complain that the performance of their Mac deteriorates over time, but they should know that this is not a permanent condition. There are plenty of small things they can do to stop this from happening or even to fix the problem entirely. One of the commonly recommended fixes for a poorly performing Mac is to clear the cache. But what is the cache? Cached files are typically temporary files used by many applications such as Web browsers, messaging clients and even system processes....

RAM (Random Access Memory) is, simply put, used to store temporary data and information about all applications and system processes running on your computer. Having more RAM allows you to run more applications simultaneously, as well as ensure that all programs or games will run smoothly. In the meantime, insufficient RAM may end up impairing your computer's performance, preventing you from enjoying your favorite applications and games. If you are running out of RAM on your Mac, then here are...

Web Companion is a piece of software that many anti-virus products deem to be a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and recommend its removal. This program claims to be a useful browser helper that can help avoid malware and privacy breaches, as well as enhance the user's safety while browsing the Web. However, users who install the Web Companion application may end up experiencing unwanted changes regarding their browser's configuration. Web Companion's installer requests permission to modify...

The Flofix Trojan is a threatening application that first attracted the attention of malware researchers in 2017 – for over a month, the threatening software was embedded inside the installation package of CCleaner, a popular PC optimization utility. The affected versions were CCleaner 5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud 1.07.3191, and the issue has been resolved since then. However, the Flofix Trojan may still be active to this very day, and it is likely to be distributed through the use of...

Search.bordeov.com is a low-quality search engine that is being promoted through the use of browser hijackers and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) that may be installed without the user's knowledge. Often, such software may be delivered to your computer through software bundles, fake downloads and other deceptive content. While having Search.bordeov.com set as your browser's new tab page or search engine is not threatening, it may end up causing some minor annoyances by showing...

FrequencySkill is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP,) that usually causes problems for macOS users. It is designed to manipulate the settings of Web browsers so that they redirect users to 3rd-party pages whenever certain actions are performed. These redirects often take users to ad-ridden pages or low-quality websites that deliver subpar search results. Users may end up installing FrequencySkill by accident because this program may be propagated through software bundles, fake downloads and...

Roboverify.xyz is a bogus website whose name suggests that it is meant to host an anti-robot check, a common anti-spam measure encountered online. Users may be redirected to Roboverify.xyz through online advertisements and pop-ups, which are usually hosted by low-quality websites. While the contents of Roboverify.xyz may look legitimate, you can rest assured that this page is fake – you do not need to pass the anti-robot check it shows. Users who follow the instructions of Roboverify.xyz will...

The Acuna Ransomware is a file-encryption Trojan designed to cause damage to the files stored on infected machines and then drop a message extorting the victim for money. This malware is believed to be a member of the Phobos Ransomware family and, unfortunately, this means that it probably uses a flawless file-encryption routine, which cannot be cracked via free tools. The only way to decrypt the files that the Acuna Ransomware damages reliably is run a special decryptor paired with the...

Ransomware attacks continue to be very threatening because recovering the files damaged during an attack may be next to impossible. One of the recently identified file-lockers is called the FuuCry Ransomware, and, unfortunately, it appears to use a flawless file-locking mechanism that cannot be reverse-engineered. Victims of the FuuCry Ransomware cannot rely on a free decryption tool, and they may need to resort to 3rd-party data recovery options, which may not yield flawless results. The...

Having important software start automatically when you boot up your computer is certainly helpful, but, unfortunately, there are many apps that want to do this even if you do not really need to use them. Over time, the list of Mac Startup Programs may grow greatly, and this may lead to various issues such as slow loading times or your computer taking up a few minutes to boot up. We advise you to learn how to manage Mac startup programs in order to prevent such issues from bothering you. Here...

Seeing the 'Your startup disk is almost full' Mac Error is certainly not a good thing because it means that it is time to free up some disk space by deleted files you no longer need. Often, users encounter this issue after a big operating system update, like the recently released Big Sure. The error is very self-explanatory – macOS is telling you that your system disk is almost full, and you may start to experience issues if you do not free up some space soon. Open the Apple Menu and...

If you have ever tried to free up some space on your Mac manually, then you have probably encountered the 'mysterious' Other Storage section, which appears to take a lot of hard disk space. But what files does it contain, and are they important? Simply put, macOS uses 'Other Storage' to show space used by all files that do not belong to any of the other categories like Photos, Apps, Movies, Documents, etc. This means that 'Other Storage' is not full of useless files, and you should proceed...

Discord is a popular voice-over-IP (VoIP) and instant messaging application used by all kinds of online communities. The software is well-maintained and receives regular updates and bug fixes, but there are still some issues, which users worldwide may experience every now and then. One of the common Discord issues is the 'A JavaScript error occurred in the main process' Discord Error – it is sometimes caused by corrupted drivers or issues with the operating system. Below, we describe some of...

The 'fax.backend Will Damage Your Computer alert is an issue that many MacOS users have encountered since the release of the macOS Big Sur update. Having your operating system warn you that an unknown file may damage your computer certainly sounds like a scary experience. The good news is that 'fax.backend' is not a nefarious application and, instead, it is part of the driver package of various HP devices like scanners or printers. The issue is caused because you are still using outdated HP...

WebApplookup is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) which has been causing some problems for macOS users in 2021. This application is spread online through software bundles, fake downloads, deceptive advertisements, and other misleading content. Users who end up installing it will not put the safety of their system in danger, but they may soon experience some unwanted changes – for example, having their searches redirected to Yahoo instead of to their favorite search page. Although the...

Fxsmash.xyz is a website, which is causing problems for users worldwide. The website itself is not harmful, but it seems to be popularized with the use of browser hijackers and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs,) which may be promoted through shady methods. The goal of these applications is to manipulate the settings of popular Web browsers so that they redirect the user to Fxsmash.xyz when they perform certain actions like opening a new tab, searching the Web, or trying to access the...