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ScorecardResearch virus: appears more active in August 2018
ScorecardResearch: adware program that is known for acting maliciously since 2012.
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News August 14, 2018
Mac Tonic developers find new ways to distribute rogue optimization tool
Fake optimization tool is found spreading with a legitimate software update.
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Security July 31, 2018
Magniber ransomware actively spreads from South Korea to the World
Magniber ransomware expands outside South Korea with a changed exploit kit.
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Security July 24, 2018
Hackers keep using Fastsupport scam to gain a remote access to victims’ computers
Fastsupport.com is a legal program which has been misused by cybercrooks recently.
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Security July 20, 2018
The return of Gandcrab 4 ransomware reminds us that Gandcrab is still active
Gandcrab ransomware is still active - a new version, using .KRAB file extension, is found.
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Chrominio Message Center virus offers questionable tool installation
Chrominio Message Center virus is an adware program that displays a lot of ads.
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Security June 29, 2018
Booking.com scam targets travelers with phishing messages
Booking.com scam targets users with emails and messages asking for payment details.
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Security June 6, 2018
Is ByteFence a suspicious PUP or a legitimate and helpful application?
ByteFence is a legitimate program which removes computer threats
ByteFence is security software designed by Byte Technologies LLC.More
Security June 4, 2018
Is Amazon Assistant legit and useful or just a scam that has no value?
Amazon Assistant might be useful, although its rerouting techniques diminish its value greatly
Amazon Assistant is a browser extension created by Amazon that should provide users with many helpful features that can enhance and improve the online shopping experience.More
Security May 29, 2018
IDP.ALEXA.51 virus still gets detected by AV engines
IDP.ALEXA.51 is baffeling users since 2016.
IDP.ALEXA.51 was first detected in 2016 when users started requesting explanations regarding a virus detection from AVG, Avira and Avast anti-virus programs.More
Security May 23, 2018
Zenis ransomware wants to make data decryption complicated
Data encryption for Zenis ransomware virus is not enough.
Zenis is a brand new ransomware virus that recently caught researcher’s eye.More
Researchers warn about the increased activity of online scams
Technical support scammers still pretend to be from Microsoft.
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Chromesearch.win browser hijacker impersonates Google Chrome
Crooks created another search engine that resembles Chrome.
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Zeus Panda virus is back with a sophisticated SEO attack
Developers of Zeus Panda trojan managed to launch attack from Google search results.
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Ever-evolving Android virus poses new concerns
Android virus acquires new features.
Menacing days have descended upon the Android community.More