Tag: Threats

Fake BSOD Scams Target Users Visiting Fake Adult Sites

Tech-support scammers use the fake blue screen of death to impose their scammy services on users.

The blue screen of death is probably the most unpleasant thing Windows users may ever see. In most cases, it is an alarming sign that something is wrong with your computer’s hardware or software. Some errors can mean that one or more components will soon be replaced. However, the Blue Screen of Death is not… Continue reading Fake BSOD Scams Target Users Visiting Fake Adult Sites

New stealthy “Beep” malware focuses heavily on evading detection

Beep Malware imitates action but, in fact, idly emits an actual inaudible "beep" sound from the PC speaker

Cybercriminals periodically develop something new. Sometimes it is an updated version of already known malware, and sometimes it is something new and not obvious, such as Beep malware. Thus, this malware has one distinguishing feature: a new tactic of evading detection. Although Beep malware is still under development, it already boasts existing functionality that avoids… Continue reading New stealthy “Beep” malware focuses heavily on evading detection

Qakbot Malware Applies New Distribution Methods

Qakbot malware exploits new spreading ways following recent changes in macros execution policies

Today there is an arms race between cybercriminals and antimalware manufacturers. While some release a fix for an existing threat, others must develop new loopholes. Recently, cybersecurity experts noticed that many malware families were using OneNote attachments to infect their victims. Since OneNote is considered a robust application that Microsoft has developed for easy note-taking,… Continue reading Qakbot Malware Applies New Distribution Methods

Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2023

Users risk losing their data because of the rapid development of viruses and malware threats

Virus and malware threats are constantly evolving and become more sophisticated and more dangerous over time; this makes it extremely difficult to maintain your data’s security. Unless you’re adequately protected, you risk to become a victim of the latest computer viruses and malware attacks. In addition, cybercriminals are relentless. They will stop at nothing to… Continue reading Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2023

Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #2

Even more ransomware attacks you should know about

We talked a lot about notorious ransomware examples in Part #1 of this series. Still, it was not enough to reveal all noteworthy ransomware attacks. In Part #2, we will have a look at notorious attacks and ransomware families – several groups that use a single ransomware sample or its subspecies. More Interesting Ransomware Attacks… Continue reading Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #2

Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #1

History knows a lot of really noteworthy ransomware attacks

Ransomware is rightfully considered one of the most dangerous types of malware. It attacks individuals and companies, creating a mess in their files and paralysing their work. And even being such a devastating malware, it manages to have its own favourites. Let’s have a look at the most notorious ransomware attacks that ever happened. What… Continue reading Huge Ransomware List by Gridinsoft Research – Part #1

Fargo Ransomware aims at vulnerable Microsoft SQL servers

MS SQL servers were opted as a breach point by Fargo ransomware

Ransomware rarely chooses the sole type of targets for their attacks. They roam from attacks on small coffee shops to strikes on governmental organisations, with the corresponding adaptations to their software. However, all classic handbooks about offensive operations state that it is important to find a vulnerability of a target and exploit it. Such a… Continue reading Fargo Ransomware aims at vulnerable Microsoft SQL servers

Which Deadliest Virus in History? Types to Remember

What is the Deadliest Virus in History? On November 11, 1983, the first virus was written, which ushered in a new era of dangerous programs for computers. An American student at the University of Southern California, Fred Cohen, wrote a program that demonstrated the ability to infect a computer at a virus reproduction rate of… Continue reading Which Deadliest Virus in History? Types to Remember

NCC Group’s May 2022 Threat Report Reflects Conti’s End

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NCC Group’s monthly report on cyber threats features some curious news, namely the alleged closure of ransomware group Conti and the strengthening of the Lockbit 2.0 gang. Conti, a notorious Russian ransomware gang responsible for the attack on Irish medical institutions last year, is believed to be disbanded after the internal correspondence of the gang… Continue reading NCC Group’s May 2022 Threat Report Reflects Conti’s End