Virus Activity News
2024-11-24
ODIN ransomware may be a very serious competition for the infamous Locky virus
Not that while ago, the online community was baffled by the emergence of the notorious Locky virus which is still one of the most prominent threats in the ransomware league today.More
Security October 6, 2016
Hackers target Mac OS X systems with Komplex Trojan
Malware researchers have recently discovered a new Mac malware variant called Komplex Trojan.More
Security September 29, 2016
New Locky virus campaign targets healthcare organizations
Healthcare organizations, fire departments, financial institutions remain primary targets of ransomware authors.More
Security September 21, 2016
DNS Unlocker virus renewed its activities
DNS Unlocker virus has already infected thousands of computer users.More
Security September 14, 2016
Adware displays 3D advertisements but ransomware is still on high
We should all agree that having adware-type program on the system can be a painful experience.More
Malware September 7, 2016
New FairWare ransomware attacks Linux users
There is a widely known belief that Linux is immune to viruses.More
Malware August 30, 2016
Security researchers notice an increase in Trotux activity
Trotux virus is a browser hijacker that redirects people to predetermined websites against their will.More
Good news for Estonians: new website provides malware removal guides in their native language
Good news for Estonian computer users - a new site dedicated to fighting against computer malware has been released!More
Security August 19, 2016
2-Spyware team launches a new website to help Latvian people fight against malware
Cyber crime is one of the most successful forms of illegal activity, used to take advantage of inexperienced and unprepared computer users and swindle money or sensitive information from them.More
Security August 17, 2016
Latest update lets Tech support scams act like ransomware
Tech support scams have been known for years. Their aim is to convince users that their computers are corrupted and that they need to dial a special number to reach tech experts who are ready to solve their problems.More
Nearly 50% of US organizations attacked by ransomware, according to research
Eventually, ransomware viruses become more and more aggressive, and their authors successfully continue making a profit from inattentive computer users.More
Security August 4, 2016
Chimera decryption keys leaked by Petya ransomware authors
The rivalry is everywhere, and the same applies to cyber crime gangs.More
Security July 28, 2016
Looking for Pokemon Go app? Are you sure you are not downloading the fake one?
Pokemon Go was presented to users only several weeks ago. However, it has already smashed the Internet with the number of its downloads.More
Ransomware becomes the most popular type of virus
Ransomware-type viruses have already managed to become the pain in everyone's head.More
Security July 12, 2016
Satana ransomware – typical ransomware with Petya’s powers
Since the beginning of this year, security experts have been reporting about new ransomware viruses almost every day.More
Security July 4, 2016