New Mirai Based Botnet Exploits Four-Faith Vulnerability
Researchers detected another IoT botnet based off of Mirai malware source code, that now leverages a newly-discovered vulnerability in Four-Faith routers. The botnet started back in early 2024, dubbing itself…
Contacto Ransomware
Contacto virus is a newly identified ransomware strain that encrypts victims’ files and demands a ransom for their decryption. We identified this sample on January 7, 2025, and made a…
Trojan:JS/FakeUpdate.HNAP!MTB: Browser Cache or Malware?
Defender found Trojan:JS/FakeUpdate.HNAP!MTB? Learn when it is a browser or OBS cache alert, when it is real FakeUpdates malware, and how to clean it safely.
RDPLocker Ransomware
RDPLocker is a virus that encrypts the files and demands for a ransom payment for their decryption. It was first detected on malware analysis platforms at the very beginning of…
Is Softonic Safe and Legit? APK Risks, Reviews & Safer Downloads
Softonic is legitimate, and its Downloader was discontinued in 2015. Check current files, APK permissions, signatures, ads, and safer sources.
Cyber Attack Examples: Common Types and Prevention
See common cyber attack examples: phishing, credential theft, ransomware, DDoS, malware, BEC, web exploits, supply chain attacks, and prevention steps.
Audiodg.exe High CPU: What It Is and How to Fix It
Audiodg.exe is the Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation process. It is a legitimate Microsoft component that lets Windows run audio effects, enhancements, spatial sound, and third-party audio processing outside the…
Are AI Deepnude Sites Safe?
AI deepnude sites can expose photos, accounts, payments, installs, and consent-sensitive images. Check privacy, scam, malware, and reporting risks before uploading anything.
25 Chrome Extensions Compromised, Exposing 2M+ Users
A targeted attack on Chrome extensions publishers compromised the add-ons uploaded to Chrome Web Store, leading to a potential compromise of over 2 million users around the world. This was…
Apache Traffic Control Critical SQLi Vulnerability Fixed
Apache Traffic Control platform got a critical security patch that addresses a major vulnerability that could let attackers execute arbitrary SQL commands on its database. It has got a severity…
MicrosoftHost.exe
MicrosoftHost.exe is a malicious process that the malware creates to disguise itself as a benign process. Users may witness high CPU load coming from this specific process. Despite its name,…
AlienWare Ransomware
AlienWare is a type of ransomware designed to lock your files and hold them hostage until you pay up. It’s sneaky and frustrating, leaving your data scrambled and adding a…
