Malware

  • Malware

Email scams are exploiting coronavirus to install malware

A number of scam emails are being circulated that purport to offer advice or important information on avoiding the coronavirus…

5 years ago
  • Malware

GermanWiper – malware that erases your data but still asks for ransom

German users and businesses should be on the lookout for a type of ransomware dubbed "GermanWiper" which is being spammed…

5 years ago
  • Malware

Louisiana delcares state of emergency amid ransomware attacks

Louisiana declared a state of emergency after ransomware attacks struck various schools in the Bayou state this month. The state…

5 years ago
  • Malware

Second Florida city makes large payment to ransomware crooks

Another city in Florida has had to dig deep and pay ransomware crooks half a million dollars after an infection…

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Zero-day vulnerability found in Firefox browser – Update now!

A serious zero-day vulnerability has been found in the popular Firefox browser and users are advised to ensure that they…

5 years ago
  • Malware

Hackers hijack ASUS update tool to infect thousands with malware

Taiwan-based computer manufacturer ASUS has released an important update after its own Live Update tool installed malware onto the computers…

6 years ago
  • Malware

Decrypter now available for “PewDiePie” ransomware

If the name PewDiePie rings a bell, that's because it's the screen name of the most subscribed YouTuber on the…

6 years ago
  • Malware

Majority of antivirus apps on Google Play “ineffective”, study shows

A study from security testing company AV-Comparatives has revealed that the majority of Android antivirus products they tested from the…

6 years ago
  • In The News

210 apps on Google Play used by 150 million users infected with malware

Up to 150 million Android users may have downloaded apps from the Google Play store that had been infected with…

6 years ago
  • Useful Guides

Popular IRS and HMRC tax themed Internet scams

During March and April, there is always a surge of scams where scammers pose as tax related entities such as…

6 years ago