Torpig is the name of trojan-type malware that targets Microsoft Windows users. Research shows that this malicious program injects a component which operates as a keystroke logger (records key presses). Additionally, it can be used to download and execute various files that infect computers with o
"I Do Know Your Passwords" is one of many email scams used to obtain money from recipients by deception. In this particular, email scammers claim that they have recorded a compromising video, which they will proliferate unless recipients pay $1000 in Bitcoins. Note, all claims in emails of this k
Discovered by GrujaRS, Erenahen is malicious software categorized as ransomware. Typically, when computers are infiltrated with programs like Erenahen, people cannot access their files since these programs encode them with strong encryption algorithms. To regain access to their files, victims are
Krypton is the name of a malicious software, it is designed to steal sensitive details (credentials) from people who have their computers infected with it. Cyber criminals can purchase this tool from foreign (darkweb) forums and spread it in various ways. Krypton Stealer can cause serious problem
"HSBC Email Virus" is another spam email campaign similar to ADP Invoice, Barclays Secured Message, Sage Invoice, and many others. This campaign is designed to distribute a trojan-type virus called TrickBot. The emails essentially state that the a money payment has not been processed and encourag
There are thousands of rogue websites out there, and noorotin[.]biz is one of them. These sites share many common traits, for example: push4free.com, newsredir.com, dreamteammyfriend.com and etc. are all very similar. They are designed to redirect to untrustworthy and/or malicious sites, as well a
Carambis Driver Updater is an application, allegedly able to manage drivers (find relevant new/missing ones, update existing ones and so on). It is spread through its official site and can be inadvertently downloaded/installed as an addition to other software. In other words, it is packed into th
Belonging to the CryptoJoker ransomware family and discovered by Raby, b00m is one of many different ransomware-type programs. Ransomware is malicious software usually designed to encrypt files. Cyber criminals distribute these programs so they are able to extort money from people by forcing them
"VIRAL ALARM OF MICROSOFT" is a fake alert, displayed by deceptive, rogue websites. It is used to scare users into thinking that their computer is blocked, due to a variety of issues. It promotes fraudulent Microsoft Windows technical support, which if used will eventually require payment. In mos
PowerLog is an adware-type app and part of the Pirrit family. After installation, PowerLog installs another app of this type called MacPerformance. This app forces browsers to open web pages that offer updates to software with fake tools. Adware is software designed to display various ads. In s