Developers claim that the Kittens new tab app allows users to search and access their bookmarks and applications using a customized homepage/search engine. Using this app, is possible to change the background image by choosing from over 30 HD pictures. Kittens is presented as a useful applicatio
This high-risk computer infection was discovered by Michael Gillespie. bRcrypT is one of many ransomware-type programs used to encrypt data and make ransom demands. This particular ransomware creates a ransom message within a text file called "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" (found in each folder containing
Similar to initdex.com, defendsearch.com, and many others, ciantel.com is a fake search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites. On initial inspection, ciantel.com may seem leg
"Electronic materials involving underage children" is presented as an email from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) regarding an international paedophile case. The main purpose of this email is to trick recipients into believing that they are one of the suspects and that some of their personal
H-WORM is a remote access tool (RAT) developed using VBScript. Research shows that this trojan was developed by a criminal who goes by the name of 'Houdini'. H-WORM is mainly distributed using spam email campaigns and has a USB distribution function implemented, however, at time of research, this
First discovered by malware security researcher, Jakub Kroustek, Azero is yet another ransomware infection that belongs to the Dharma malware family. As with other variants of Dharma, Azero encrypts stored files and appends filenames with the ".azero" extension plus the cyber criminal's email addr
First discovered by malware security researcher, Jakub Kroustek, ETH is a new variant of a high-risk ransomware infection called Dharma. After successful infiltration, ETH encrypts most stored files and appends filenames with the ".ETH" extension plus the developer's email address and victim's ID.
Ursnif (also known as Gozi, IFSB or Dreambot) is high-risk trojan-type virus designed to record various sensitive information. This virus typically infiltrates systems without permission, since developers proliferate it using spam email campaigns (e.g., "TicketSales Email Virus", "Swisscom Email V
Cyber criminals use Jimm ransomware to prevent victims from accessing their files by encrypting all data stored on the system. To decrypt their files, people are urged to pay a ransom (buy a decryption tool). This high-risk computer infection was discovered by Michael Gillespie and is a new varian
"Osascript wants to control Safari" is a fake operating system pop-up message used to trick MacOS users to allow "osascript" to control the Safari web browser. There are many adware-type apps that cause these pop-ups. Note that many users encounter this scam and it should not be trusted. A