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The ransomware lineage codenamed Dharma, or CrySiS, is one of the progenitors of the present-day landscape of file-encrypting viruses. It is one of the few that continue to be updated on a regular basis despite the overall decline in this type of online extortion recorded lately. The most recent variant speckles encrypted files with the […]
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There is an ongoing wave of browser hijacks that plagues computers in a bid to generate traffic monetization revenue through fraudulent means. The PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) referred to as chromesearch.club is the latest link in this chain that seems to last unstoppably. Preceded by such infections as chromesearch.win and chromesearch.today, the culprit in question […]
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It’s quite uncommon to see new ransomware strains emerge that don’t represent any known lineage. A much more widespread trend these days is the opposite, where existing families expand with multiple variants. The HC7 blackmail malware appears to have been created independently, and it’s gearing up for a rise. So learn how it acts and […]
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With the present-day ubiquity of ecommerce, it may be hard to tell the wheat from the chaff. Some online marketing strategies are built in compliance with guidelines and don’t raise any red flags, while others thrive at the expense of user experience. This tutorial explains why SearchAwesome ads refer to the latter cluster. What is […]
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Ads are intrinsic to the present-day digital world. They come in a plethora of different forms and allow numerous useful services to stay free for end users. So there is nothing wrong or outright malicious about advertisements as such. However, this does not apply to ‘Opt Out Ads’ popups that inflate one’s Android device. What […]
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Modifying anything in the preconfigured setup of Windows processes is always a game with unpredictable consequences. Lots of computer users have been reporting an issue recently where a process named csrss.exe is duplicated across the system. This oddity is typically coupled with OS stability problems. Read this guide to learn what kind of a predicament […]
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There are blackmail viruses that stand out from the rest – ones like the professionally tailored and highly prevalent Cerber, Locky or CrySiS. On the other hand, there are mainstream ransom Trojans that cannot boast massive distribution but do cause a great deal of problems to those infected. The new iGotYou ransomware undoubtedly falls into […]
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The technique of browser hijacking bodes really well for cybercriminals, and it has always been that way. The biggest benefits for threat actors engaging in this activity include its semi-legitimacy, rather than outright illegitimacy, and a small amount of resources that need to be invested. All it takes is distribute a rogue browser helper object […]
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Periodic giveaways of various gifts, such as coupons, freebies and vouchers, is a common thing in the commerce world. That’s certainly a great opportunity for customers to make purchases on the cheap, but at the same time it’s a godsend for cybercriminals. The recent IKEA 75th birthday scam is currently circulating via WhatsApp and other […]
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A new browser-borne infection, chromesearch.today, has been taking the cyber world by storm over the past few weeks. On the face of it, this pest seems like a garden variety search provider. That’s a delusive impression, though. It is actually bolstered by a massive wave of malware distribution. Keep reading to learn all the whats, […]
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