MooBot Botnet Attacks D-Link Routers
Experts have discovered that the MooBot botnet, built on the Mirai IoT malware, attacks vulnerable D-Link routers using a combination of old and new exploits against them. Let me remind…
Does a Factory Reset Remove Viruses? What to Do First
A factory reset can remove many infections, but scan, preserve evidence, back up cautiously, and decide when a clean Windows install is safer.
Facebook Messenger Virus: What to Do If You Clicked
A Facebook Messenger virus is usually not a classic virus that spreads by itself. In most cases, it is a phishing link, fake video message, malicious browser extension, scam page,…
The New Shikitega Malware Is Very Difficult to Detect and Eliminate
AT&T researchers have discovered a new Linux stealth malware called Shikitega that targets computers and IoT devices and uses privilege escalation vulnerabilities to run the Monero cryptocurrency miner on the…
SharkBot Malware Infiltrates Google Play Store Again
Information security specialists from Fox IT discovered two applications in the Google Play Store that distribute the SharkBot Trojan: Mister Phone Cleaner and Kylhavy Mobile Security were installed more than…
Is Spam Email Dangerous? Risks and What to Do After a Click
Spam email can be dangerous if you click links, open attachments, reply, or enter passwords. Learn what to do after each mistake and how to reduce the risk.
Developer of CodeRAT Trojan Releases Source Code
The source code for the CodeRAT remote access trojan has been published on GitHub. This happened after the security researchers identified the malware developer and called him to account because…
Cisco Hack Is Linked to Russian-Speaking Hackers from Evil Corp
Experts from eSentire established that the infrastructure used to hack Cisco in May 2022 was exploited to compromise an unnamed HR solutions company a month earlier. Researchers believe that malicious…
The Japanese Government Decided to Fight the Use of … Floppy Disks
As it turns out, more than 1,900 administrative procedures in Japan still require the use of floppy disks. Now, the newly appointed head of Japan's Ministry of Digital Reform, Taro…
Why Do Hackers Hack? Motives, Targets, and Warning Signs
Hackers usually want money, access, data, status, or influence. Learn why attacks happen, why victims are targeted, what to check first, and how to reduce your risk.
Malware Hides in Images from the James Webb Telescope
Securonix researchers have noticed an interesting malware campaign that distributes a malware called GO#WEBBFUSCATOR written in Go. Hackers use phishing emails, malicious documents, and images from the James Webb telescope…
Hackers Are Now More Likely to Attack Not Large Hospitals, but Specialized Clinics
According to a new report from Critical Insight, hackers are increasingly targeting small healthcare companies and specialized clinics that lack the resources to defend themselves. While large healthcare systems, even…
