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Mew767 ransomware – an aggressive infection that has been attacking users already for a month Mew767 ransomware appears to be the first version of Go ransomware that employs a graphical user interface in the executable file that is responsible for data encryption. According to cybersecurity researchers from Malware Hunter Team,[1] […]

Mew767 ransomware

February 17, 2020 in Virus tagged malware / Ransomware / trojan / Virus / Viruses by webmanager

com.apple.tcc is the Mac malware that appears in the directory and alters particular permissions com.apple.tcc – the folder that gets noticed by users and creates frustration because it is related to other pre-bundled programs and files. This is apparently a part of the Mac version of the Bundlore virus that […]

com.apple.tcc

February 17, 2020 in Virus tagged Mac Viruses / malware / trojan / Virus / Viruses by webmanager

New day – new Emotet feature: compromised systems allow the trojan to spread using Wi-Fi connections Last month ended with news about the campaign, during which Emotet was distributed using Coronavirus spam emails.[1] This week, the new Binary Defense report revealed that Emotet relies on an original method of distribution – Wi-Fi […]

Emotet keeps evolving: trojan can spread by hacking nearby Wi-Fi ...

February 17, 2020 in Virus tagged malware / News / trojan / Virus / Viruses and parasites by webmanager

Nedbank third-party service provider Computer Facilities was exploited to steal customer data Nedbank, one of the largest financial institutions in South Africa, has announced a data breach on Thursday.[1] In the publicly published warning to the customers, the bank informed that its third-party service provider Computer Facilities (Pty) Ltd disclosed personal data […]

Nedbank customers beware: 1.7 million affected by data breach

February 14, 2020 in Security / Virus tagged malware / News / Security / trojan / Virus by webmanager

Rooe ransomware – file locking malware that deletes Shadow Volume Copies to prevent easy recovery Rooe ransomware is a file locking virus that modifies Windows hosts file in order to prevent users from seeking help Rooe ransomware is a file locking virus that modifies Windows hosts file in order to […]

Rooe ransomware

February 14, 2020 in Virus tagged malware / Ransomware / trojan / Virus / Viruses by webmanager

WebSearchStride is the browser-based threat that targets mac devices with search hijacking functions WebSearchStride is the potentially unwanted program that modifies web browsers and changes New Tab, homepage, default search engine settings, and preferences to control the commercial content that you continuously see. this is a common browser hijacker that […]

WebSearchStride

February 14, 2020 in Virus tagged Browser Hijackers / Mac Viruses / malware / trojan / Virus / Viruses by webmanager

HackTool:win32/autoKMS is the generic Windows Defender detection alert stating about malicious behavior HackTool:win32/autoKMS is the threat that can be used to crack or patch unregistered copies of various Microsft software. This heuristic name is reported by researchers[1] and indicated on various forums by users themselves.[2] There are many possible outcomes […]

HackTool:win32/autoKMS

February 14, 2020 in Virus tagged malware / trojan / Virus / Viruses by webmanager

MyMacUpdater is a potentially unwanted application that sets all web browser search engines to WeKnow.ac MyMacUpdater is a Mac virus that users typically install on their systems unintentionally while allowing apps from unofficial sources. While many security solutions mark it as a potentially unwanted program or adware, it has multiple […]

MyMacUpdater

February 14, 2020 in Virus tagged Mac Viruses / malware / trojan / Virus / Viruses by webmanager

Thegoodcaster.com is the advertising service that generates revenue from redirects and pop-up ads Thegoodcaster.com is the adware program that makes various alterations on your web browser and the system, in general, so sponsored sites and affiliated pages get more views and visits. The dubious site has one rogue purpose – […]

Thegoodcaster.com

February 14, 2020 in Virus tagged Adware / malware / trojan / Virus / Viruses by webmanager

Besides blocking malicious apps, Google Play Protect also incorporates Safe Browsing and “Find My Device” features Google’s released security app Play Protect has blocked over 1.9 billion malicious applications that did not originate from the Play Store in 2019, protecting users from harm.[1] This high number would have probably been far smaller […]

Google Play Protect stopped almost 2 billion malicious apps in ...

February 13, 2020 in Security / Virus tagged malware / News / Security / trojan / Virus by webmanager