Ryuk ransomware uses Wake-on-LAN to “awake” devices before attack
Famous Ryuk ransomware now uses the Wake-on-LAN feature to turn on devices in a compromised network and ensure better encryption. is a hardware feature...
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News · January 14, 2020
Microsoft released a patch for extremely dangerous vulnerability in Windows
On Tuesday, January 14, Microsoft released a patch for an extremely dangerous vulnerability in the cryptographic component of the kernel affecting all versions of...
News · January 13, 2020
Sodinokibi ransomware operators demand $6M from Travelex
Before the New Year, December 31, 2019, Sodinokibi ransomware (aka REvil) attacked the international money transfer system Travelex. Sodinokibi ransomware operators demanded from Travelex...
News · January 10, 2020
1,700 applications infected by the Bread malware were removed from Google Play
Google experts reported about their successful operation against Bread malware, also known as Joker. Over the past three years, the company has removed from...
News · January 9, 2020
Sidewinder grouping implemented three of its applications on Google Play
Trend Micro specialists found that in the official Google Play store at once three applications (Camero, FileCrypt Manager and callCam) are associated with the...
News · January 8, 2020
The DeathRansom ransomware stopped joking and now really encrypts files
The DeathRansom ransomware, once considered simply a hoax, stopped joking and became a real threat, according to a recent Fortinet study. DeathRansom now really...
News · January 3, 2020
Sextortion ransomware writes letters in foreign languages to bypass filters
Ransomware of the sextortion type have adopted new tactics that helps to bypass various spam filters and security gateways. Sextortion ransomware now writes letters...
News · January 2, 2020
Microsoft took control over 50 domains of the Thallium grouping
Microsoft has announced that it took control over 50 domains previously owned by the North Korean Thallium group (APT37) and used for its operations....
Adware · December 31, 2019
Wish-you.co Removal
What is "Wish-you.co"? Wish-you.co is a browser hijacker that is set to modify the settings of a given web internet browser and also introduce...
Adware · December 31, 2019
Wish4u WhatsApp
What is "Wish4u"? Wish4u is a browser hijacker that is set to modify the settings of a given web internet browser and also introduce...
News · December 28, 2019
VMware closes RCE vulnerability in ESXi and Horizon
VMware developers have released patches for vulnerabilities, which became known at the hacker tournament Tianfu Cup. VMware has closed the RCE vulnerability in ESXi...
News · December 27, 2019
Vulnerability in GeForce Experience received a fix from NVIDIA developers
NVIDIA fixed a serious vulnerability in the program GeForce Experience, designed to quickly update video card drivers, optimize settings and stream gameplay. The vulnerability...
