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Remove hbpix file virus downloaded by Chrome and Firefox

Remove hbpix file virus downloaded by Chrome and Firefox

There is an ongoing malware distribution wave that engages a clever drive-by download trick. Users have been reporting an issue where a suspicious file named ‘hbpix’ gets automatically downloaded during their web browsing sessions via Chrome or Firefox. This entity turns out to be a PUP tailored for ads serving and surreptitious tracking of user […]

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Remove Ykcol virus ransomware and recover .ykcol files

Remove Ykcol virus ransomware and recover .ykcol files

New version releases are a common thing in the ransomware underground. The prolific Locky strain is no exception. Less than a month since the previous iteration called Lukitus surfaced, the architects of this massive campaign have come up with an update. The brand new edition appends the .ykcol extension to ransomed data, hence its catalogued […]

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Decrypt .arena files virus and remove Arena ransomware

Decrypt .arena files virus and remove Arena ransomware

When a blackmail Trojan hits a computer, things get out of hand. The depth of impact depends on how professionally designed a specific strain is, including cryptographic strength and the way the infection handles encryption keys. The new Arena version of the CrySiS/Dharma ransomware is one of the ransomware species you don’t want to encounter. […]

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Delta email scam – beware of fake emails from delta@performanceair.com

Delta email scam – beware of fake emails from delta@performanceair.com

There aren’t many domains as sensitive for the average person as the services of airlines. People naturally want to stay on top of flight schedules as well as the status of booking transactions and payments. Online fraudsters couldn’t have possibly walked by this segment of economy. A recent scam, for instance, distributes malware by duping […]

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