Mirai Botnet RapperBot Conducts DDoS Attacks on Game Servers
The researchers warned that the RapperBot Mirai botnet has resumed activity, and now the updated malware is used for DDoS attacks on game servers, although the exact goals of the…
CPU Stress Test: Safe Tools, Temps for PC and Laptop
Run a CPU or laptop stress test safely. Learn tools, safe temperatures, short laptop runs, when to stop, and what crashes or throttling mean.
PCspoF Attack Could Disable Orion Spacecraft
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of Pennsylvania, and NASA have detailed a TTEthernet (Time-Triggered Ethernet) PCspoF attack that could disable the Orion spacecraft. Experts…
What Is Pretexting? Examples, Signs & What to Do
Pretexting uses a believable story to make victims share codes, money, access, or personal data. Learn the signs, examples, verification steps, and recovery actions.
What is eWallet? How to Protect Your eWallet
During a time of crisis, Americans turned to digital wallets called eWallets to purchase supplies without face-to-face interaction with payment terminals or cards. These wallets make purchasing supplies faster and…
This Site Can’t Provide a Secure Connection: Fix SSL Errors
Fix "This site can't provide a secure connection" in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Check clock, cache, DNS, VPN, antivirus HTTPS scanning, HSTS, and site certificate/TLS problems.
42,000 Sites Generate Ad Traffic Pretending to Be Famous Brands
The Chinese group Fangxiao has built a huge network of 42,000 websites that pose as well-known brands (including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Knorr, Unilever, Shopee and Emirates) and generate ad traffic. These…
MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A Detection (BingWallpaper.exe)
Is MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A dangerous? MSIL/Microsoft.Bing.A has often been associated with BingWallpaper.exe detections. If the file is signed by Microsoft and located in the expected application folder, it may be a false…
Ukrainian Cyber Police and Europol Arrested Fraudsters Involved in Fake Investments
The Ukrainian cyber police and Europol have arrested five members of an international network of fraudsters, whose income is estimated at 200 million euros a year. Let me remind you…
KmsdBot malware combines DDoS-attacks and coin mining
A new malware, called KmsdBot, strikes user devices. The Akamai SIRT has discovered a new malware that uses the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol to infiltrate target systems in order to…
Attackers Hacked 15,000 Websites to Poison SEO
Sucuri analysts have discovered a massive hacking campaign in which the attackers hacked about 15,000 sites, mostly running WordPress. Let me remind you that we also wrote that 0-day Vulnerability…
Beware Snapchat Hacker Attacks: How to Stop Them
There's a demand for users to secure their privacy and security when using Snapchat. This is due to the fact that it's one of the most popular social media platforms.…
