A Closer Look at the Emotet Banking Trojan

Banking trojans can be one of the most financially damaging pieces of malware to infect computers. Banking trojans are typically seen as any piece of malicious software designed to gain access to confidential information related to the victim’s bankin… Continue reading A Closer Look at the Emotet Banking Trojan

Fileless Malware on the Rise

According to reports analyzing the state of the threat landscape, fileless malware incidents are up to some 265% in the first half of 2019 when compared to the same period in 2018. Fileless malware sometimes has been referred to as a zero-footprint at… Continue reading Fileless Malware on the Rise

Dharma Ransomware Continues to Evolve

Since 2016, the Dharma family of ransomware has continued to net its operators ransom after ransom. Its continued effectiveness is due to several factors, from the number of attack vectors used to the ransom amount demanded. The ransomware family is w… Continue reading Dharma Ransomware Continues to Evolve

Tech Support Scams and What They Mean

Since 2008, tech support scams have been raking in millions of dollars annually, with victims often paying several hundred dollars in the false belief that the person on the other end is helping them to prevent a far greater danger from infecting thei… Continue reading Tech Support Scams and What They Mean

Browser Push Notifications: Useful Feature Exploited by Deceptive Marketers

Pop-ups and browser lockers have given way to irritating and potentially destructive push notifications For many of us, when we hear the word “malware,” the first thing that comes to mind would be visions of emptied bank accounts, encrypte… Continue reading Browser Push Notifications: Useful Feature Exploited by Deceptive Marketers

Crossrider Adware Still Causing Unwanted Mac Browser Redirects

There exists a pervading urban legend that Apple Macs don’t get viruses. Time and again this urban legend is proved to be as factual as all the conspiracy theories that float about online combined. A new variant of the adware Crossrider again proves t… Continue reading Crossrider Adware Still Causing Unwanted Mac Browser Redirects