Scarab ransomware – a dangerous crypto-malware that is using sophisticated AES-256 and RSA-2048 algorithms to encrypt victims’ files Scarab is ransomware-type infection which is designed to corrupt the data and make it unreadable for blackmail purposes. Scarab is ransomware-type infection which is designed to corrupt the data and make it unreadable for […]
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[email protected] ransomware is a type of malware that blackmails victims to pay ransom by locking their files [email protected] ransomware is a file locking virus that belongs to a well-established Scarab family, which operates as RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-service).[1] This version of the malware was first spotted in July 2018, although it is now resurfacing […]
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IDP.ares.generic is the detection result that anti-malware engines display when suspicious file or program gets detected IDP.ares.generic is the malware indication that can be a false positive detection or a threat associated with a malicious file. The issue with AVG or Avast engines that users[1] have reported many times in […]
IDP.ares.generic
SearchYA is a misleading browser hijacker that may be set as a default start page and search engine on Chrome without properly requesting for permission SearchYA is a suspicious web browser extension that belongs to the browser hijacker family. Spreading around since 2017 or even earlier, it was one of […]
SearchYA
VictoryGate botnet was primarily used for distributing crypto-mining malware With countless ransomware attacks[1] and COVID-19 phishing scams[2] covering the cybersecurity landscape in recent months, it is always nice to hear some good news. A botnet dubbed VictoryGate was temporarily shut down with the help of security firm ESET. According to the […]
AV maker ESET disrupts VictoryGate botnet
Virtumonde is a Trojan that is designed to make users install rogue anti-spyware programs by showing fake alerts Virtumonde is a Trojan that is capable of installing other malware on the system Virtumonde is a Trojan that is capable of installing other malware on the system Virtumonde, otherwise known as […]
Virtumonde
Myattwg is a website that AT&T users encounter seemingly out of nowhere Myattwg is a support site used by AT&T to report that users have not paid for their accounts or there are other issues Myattwg is a support site used by AT&T to report that users have not paid for […]
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Converto.io is a shady online YouTube video converter that promotes nasty clickbait ads and enables push notifications without being asked Converto.io is a website that carries an international classification of adware and potentially unwanted program (PUP). Although it offers a free YouTube file conversion service that attracts millions of users […]
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Y2Mate is a website offering illegal video converter functions and redirecting to adult and gaming sites Y2Mate.com virus is a potentially unwanted program that redirects users to dangerous pages while putting their safety at risk Y2Mate.com virus is a potentially unwanted program that redirects users to dangerous pages while putting […]
Y2Mate.com virus
New iPhone exploit discovered: Chinese hackers spy on Uyghur Muslims in the autonomous region of Xinjiang The digital forensic team reveals that new iOS exploit named Insomnia uses a flaw in WebKit browser engine to spy on China’s Uyghur minority.[1] The exploit works on iOS versions 12.3, 12.3.1, and 12.3.2 […]