What is HighRise?
We have seen some interesting revelations by the WikiLeaks team over the years. One of their latest leaks exposes CIA hacking tools. The list of tools is growing alarmingly long. …
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Ovidiy Stealer Malware Targets Windows Users Despite Glaring Issues
A new malware, known as Ovidiy Stealer, is making the rounds on Russian websites. This particular tool is quite cheap for criminals to purchase. The price is around $10. Unfortunately, …
Ransomware is a “Rather Small” Phenomenon, AV-TEST Security Report Says
July 11, 2017
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There have been numerous ransomware attacks over the past few years. The criminals are making life even harder for victims and security researchers alike. Yet there are still some …
What is the CIA’s OutlawCountry Hacking Tool?
No one will be surprised to learn the CIA has quite a few hacking tools in its arsenal. Although Windows is the dominant computer operating system in the world, …
Recent Global Malware Attack is Cyber Warfare, Not Just Ransomware
A lot of people are paying close attention to the recent global ransomware outbreak. There are still a lot of conflicting reports regarding what is going on exactly, though. …
What is BankBot?
Android users may have noticed how there is a sudden surge in banking malware on the platform all of a sudden. In fact, these problems date back to December …
Two New Macintosh Malware Threats Have Been Identified
Macintosh users have another cyber threat to worry about. It seems cybercriminals have taken a liking to exploit MacOS vulnerabilities these past few months. Two new strains of Mac …
xLED Malware Lets Criminals Exfiltrate Sensitive Information Through Router LEDs
Internet criminals have come up with yet another creative way to steal data from secure corporate networks. This new method revolves around infecting routers and switches with a new …
Malicious PowerPoint File Downloads Malware Once Victims Hover Over a Link
Cybercriminals prefer to use Microsoft Office macros to infect computers with all kinds of malicious software. However, it appears a new type of malware infection tool is making the …