Tag: Malware

Fake MSI Afterburner Infects Users’ Machines with Miners and Stealers

According to cybersecurity specialists from Cyble, attackers distribute miners and the RedLine…

Chrome Extension ViperSoftX Steals Passwords and Cryptocurrency

A Windows malware designed to steal cryptocurrency and clipboard contents installs a…

KmsdBot malware combines DDoS-attacks and coin mining

A new malware, called KmsdBot, strikes user devices. The Akamai SIRT has…

Stephanie Adlam

Reverse Shell vs Backdoor

Reverse shell vs backdoor explained: learn the difference, bind shell comparison, warning…

Brendan Smith

Spyware vs Stalkerware: Key Differences and What to Do

Spyware and stalkerware both monitor devices, but the threat model is different.…

Stephanie Adlam

Is Torrenting Legal? Safe Torrenting and Malware Risks

Torrenting can be legal for allowed files, but fake mirrors, public swarms,…

Brendan Smith

Fake Sites for Adults Destroy User Data

Experts from the Cyble company have discovered a number of fake adult…

Hack Group Witchetty Hides Malware in the Windows Logo

Symantec researchers have discovered a malicious campaign by the hacker group Witchetty,…

Gamaredon Hack Group Uses New Malware to Attack Ukrainian Organizations

Cisco Talos analysts write that the Russian-speaking hack group Gamaredon (aka Primitive…

Does a Factory Reset Remove Viruses? What to Do First

A factory reset can remove many infections, but scan, preserve evidence, back…

Stephanie Adlam

The New Shikitega Malware Is Very Difficult to Detect and Eliminate

AT&T researchers have discovered a new Linux stealth malware called Shikitega that…

SharkBot Malware Infiltrates Google Play Store Again

Information security specialists from Fox IT discovered two applications in the Google…

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