TOP 10 Most Dangerous Computer Viruses In History
Computer viruses really resemble real ones. They can infect thousands of computers in a matter of minutes, which is why we call their outbreak an epidemic. It's hard to imagine how we could live...
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Gridinsoft Security Lab
Fresh malware notes, phishing samples, scam redirects, ransomware observations, and field reports from Gridinsoft research. No gallery, no filler: date, case, finding, next read.
297 lab recordsW3LL Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts with Sophisticated Phishing Kit
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, crooks continually find new and inventive ways to exploit...
HiatusRAT Used in Attacks on Taiwan Companies and U.S. Military
Recent attacks on US military systems and Taiwan companies are distinctive not only by the brave...
Phishing With Hacked Sites Becomes a Massive Menace
Threat actors started using compromised websites for phishing purposes much more frequently. Such worrying statistics popped...
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Infostealers: How to Detect, Remove and Prevent Information-Stealing Malware in 2026
Information is one of our most valuable assets in today's digital world, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. These threat actors use specialized...
FIN8 Updated Sardonic Backdoor to Deliver Noberus Ransomware
FIN8, an infamous group of cybercriminals, has updated its backdoor malware to avoid being detected. They made improvements and prepared to release a new...
Microsoft CVE-2023-36884 Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
On July 11, 2023, Microsoft published an article about addressing the CVE-2023-36884 vulnerability. This breach allowed for remote code execution in Office and Windows...
Wise Remote Trojan: Infostealer, RAT, DDoS Bot, and Ransomware
Wise Remote Stealer is a potent and malicious software that operates as an infostealer, Remote Access Trojan (RAT), DDoS bot, and ransomware. It has...
What Is Proxyjacking? Stolen Bandwidth, Symptoms, and Removal
Proxyjacking turns your device, router, or home IP into a hidden residential proxy. Learn the signs, first checks, removal steps, and how to stop...
PlugX malware attacks European diplomats
Over the past few months, researchers have been monitoring the activity of a Chinese threat actor using PlugX malware to target foreign and domestic...
RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware On The Rise
Researchers have discovered a new form of malware called RedEnergy Stealer. It is categorized as Stealer-as-a-Ransomware but is not affiliated with the Australian company...
Dark Web Malware: Stealer Logs, MaaS, and How to Stay Safe
Dark web malware now runs on stealer logs, stolen credentials, MaaS tools, and ransomware access. Learn the risks and what to do after a...
Cloud Mining Scams Spread Banking Trojans
It's no secret that cybercriminals are increasingly using mobile platforms as an attack vector lately. One example is a new Android malware. It spreads...
Fake Windows Key Scam
Seeing "Windows Key Code Is Not Valid And Seems Pirated"? It is a fake tech support alert. Close the page, remove adware, and recover...
Business Email Compromise (BEC): Signs, Examples, and What to Do
Business email compromise (BEC) abuses trusted email conversations to steal money or data. Learn warning signs, wire-fraud examples, and what to do before or...
New MDBotnet Malware Rapidly Expands a DDoS Network
MDBotnet is a new malware strain that appears to be a backbone of a botnet, used in DDoS-as-a-Service attacks. Being a backdoor biassed towards...
GoDaddy Refund Phishing Emails Spread Infostealer
Hackers started using GoDaddy Refund Emails as a disguise to trick the users into installing malware. In order to deploy the payload, they opted...
Ducktail Infostealer Malware Targeting Facebook Business Accounts
Researchers discovered Ducktail Malware, which targets individuals and organizations on the Facebook Business/Ads platform. The malware steals browser cookies and uses authenticated Facebook sessions...
RedLine Stealer Issues 100,000 Samples – What is Happening?
Throughout the entire early May 2023, GridinSoft analysts team observed an anomalous activity of RedLine stealer. It is, actually, an activity different from what...
Fake Windows Update in Browser Deliver Aurora Stealer
Fake Windows Update became a malware spreading way once again. Updates are a pretty routine part of the Windows user experience. Over the last...