Phishing vs Smishing vs Vishing: Differences and Examples
Phishing uses email or fake pages, smishing uses texts, and vishing uses calls. Learn the differences, warning signs, examples, and what to do if you clicked, called, or shared data.
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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.
305 lab recordsIs Your Computer Infected With Spyware? 10 Signs to Check
Use this computer-focused spyware checklist to check disabled security tools, browser changes, unknown traffic, startup apps,...
What is a Smurf Attack? How Does It Work?
Smurfing, or smurf attack, is a kind of DDoS attack. It has a pretty easy mechanism,...
Antivirus vs Anti-Malware: Do You Need Both?
Antivirus and anti-malware now overlap. Learn when Defender is enough, when a second-opinion scanner helps, and...
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What is Discord virus? Investigating a new online fraud
Discord virus is only the name of a spamming campaign that takes place on this communication platform. The exact type of malware you can...
Worst Computer Viruses in History: Damage, Spread, and Recovery
What is the worst computer virus? Compare Mydoom, ILOVEYOU, WannaCry, NotPetya, Stuxnet, and learn what to do if your PC is infected.
Gridinsoft becomes Google’s information security partner
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...
Botnet Signs: How to Tell If Your Computer Is Infected
Learn the real signs your PC, router, or home IP may be part of a botnet, how to verify suspicious traffic, and what to...
Browser Security Settings: Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox
Secure Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox with Safe Browsing, extension audits, notification cleanup, password checks, and hijacker warning signs.
Send System Info Safely
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...
Coin Miner Investigation: When, Why, For What
1. Coin Miner malware gains its popularity Due to rising cost of cryptocurrency recently, Bitcoin particularly (BTC) to 20000 USD, our Analysts Team noticed...
Amonetize Adware Removal: Bundled Apps, DealPly, Babylon, and ParetoLogic
Remove Amonetize adware by uninstalling bundled apps, cleaning browser changes, checking startup tasks, and scanning for DealPly, Babylon, and ParetoLogic leftovers.
Microsoft Tech Support Scam Affiliate Program
The Microsoft Tech Support Scam has recently gained popularity as a new sector of cyber attacks. Scammers, masquerading as Microsoft Technical Support, pressure internet...