Threat research notebook
Fresh malware notes, phishing samples, scam redirects, ransomware observations, and field reports from Gridinsoft research. No gallery, no filler: date, case, finding, next read.
307 lab recordsWhat is penetration testing? Penetration testing is a method by which the security of computer systems and networks can be assessed by simulating a hacker’s attack. It is possible to attempt cracking systems and...
Learn how SQL injection works, the main SQLi attack types, safe examples, warning signs, and prevention...
Anti-malware found threats? Learn what Trojans, adware, spyware, ransomware behavior, PUPs, suspicious scripts, and repeated scan...
Use this computer-focused spyware checklist to check disabled security tools, browser changes, unknown traffic, startup apps,...
Smurfing, or smurf attack, is a kind of DDoS attack. It has a pretty easy mechanism, but counteracting it may be as hard as...
Antivirus and anti-malware now overlap. Learn when Defender is enough, when a second-opinion scanner helps, and why two real-time engines can conflict.
Discord virus is only the name of a spamming campaign that takes place on this communication platform. The exact type of malware you can...
What is the worst computer virus? Compare Mydoom, ILOVEYOU, WannaCry, NotPetya, Stuxnet, and learn what to do if your PC is infected.
Gridinsoft LLC is proud to be one of 68 partners of VirusTotal, Google's Information Security Service, in the array of malware scanners. Currently, Gridinsoft...
Learn the real signs your PC, router, or home IP may be part of a botnet, how to verify suspicious traffic, and what to...
Secure Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox with Safe Browsing, extension audits, notification cleanup, password checks, and hijacker warning signs.
Learn how to collect system information and logs in Gridinsoft Anti-Malware, review what is included, and send the right files to support for faster...
1. Coin Miner malware gains its popularity Due to rising cost of cryptocurrency recently, Bitcoin particularly (BTC) to 20000 USD, our Analysts Team noticed...
Remove Amonetize adware by uninstalling bundled apps, cleaning browser changes, checking startup tasks, and scanning for DealPly, Babylon, and ParetoLogic leftovers.
The Microsoft Tech Support Scam has recently gained popularity as a new sector of cyber attacks. Scammers, masquerading as Microsoft Technical Support, pressure internet...
