Category Archives: Badware News
Facebook is accused of a major data breach associated with Cambridge Analytica
Lately, Facebook has been accused of a serious data breach, which appears to have close ties with the Cambridge Analytica. Paul Grewal, VP & Deputy General Counsel at Facebook, issued a statement on 16 March regarding accusations that the social network has been directly involved in a massive data breach, which allegedly occurred in late 2015. As reported, Dr. Aleksandr Kogan, a professor at the University of Cambridge, leaked users' data to third parties, including Cambridge Analytica and Eunoia Technologies, Inc. An act of such nature directly violates the platform's Privacy Policy. ...
RubyMiner
Even though Bitcoin seems to be at its peak, other currencies are gaining in popularity. In early January, 2018, researcher found a new strain of malware named RubyMiner targeting Linux and Windows servers that use outdated software to use their computational resources for mining Monero coins. RubyMiner was found to plant the miner XMrig, and the attempt to infect networks worldwide was carried out within 24 hours, affecting 30 percent of global networks. The top countries targeted by the RubyMiner malware includes the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. ...
Potentially Unwanted Application UpgradeSys Comes Pre-Installed on Android Devices
Have you received a notification about UpgradeSys? This is an app that can be found pre-installed on some Android devices and that is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). This app does NOT come pre-installed on all Android devices. In fact, until recently, it was believed that it was installed only on devices sold online by low-reputation vendors. Some recent reports show, however, that legitimate vendors might be selling devices with this app as well. How has this happened? That is something that we still need to figure out, but it was found that the company that has created this app is also responsible for Adups, which is a much more vicious and intrusive app that came pre-installed on Android devices back in 2016. ...
Cyber Villains Corrupted Ccleaner 5.33 Version
CCleaner is the world’s most popular PC cleaner, so it is not surprising that it was targeted by hackers who somehow infiltrated the development process of the 5.33 version of CCleaner and placed a backdoor in it. For the purposes of this article, the corrupted CCleaner will henceforth be called Cyber Villains Corrupted Ccleaner 5.33 Version. Cybersecurity experts were quick to notice that the corrupt version and the developer Piriform has since fixed the issue with the release of version 5.33.6163. If you have the 5.33.6162 version, then you should remove it and install an updated version because automatic updates are enabled only on Professional and Professional Plus versions while the Free version is not updated automatically. ...
The Malicious Ev Ransomware is Coming for WordPress
There is a new infection that goes by the name Ev Ransomware, and it is not a regular file-encrypting infection that demands a ransom in return of a decryptor. While it does encrypt files and then demand a ransom, it does not target operating systems. Instead, it goes after WordPress websites. When researching this infection, it was still unable to perform complete attacks, but it was attempting them, which is why this infection is still mysterious. Despite the lack of information, it is obvious that this infection encrypts files to bring WP websites down and hold something hostage until money is paid. ...
Developer Mode Extensions
Hundreds of extensions for Google Chrome are developed every day, but what concerns us the most is the so-called Developer Mode Extensions. These are browser extensions running in Developer Mode. If you have enabled this mode for testing purposes intentionally, there is no need to worry. On the other hand, closely inspect the list of extensions if an alert “Disable developer mode extensions” has appeared in the top-right corner of your browser when you have launched it. It is because it might suggest that certain Developer Mode Extensions have been enabled on your web browser without your knowledge. ...
Users at risk of attracting malware with KMSPico
Are you trying to save money by using the illegal key management service called KMSPico? This service allows anyone to download and apply Windows and Microsoft Office cracks without having to pay money for the official licenses. Although using these cracks might be safe, in some cases, there are far more risks than benefits, which is why we strongly advise against using the tool. Unfortunately, participating in cyber criminal activity is not the only risk that you might face by downloading illegal cracks provided to you by KMSPico. ...
How to Remove ccc File Extension
In the wild, the ccc File Extension may belong to several programs and used for various purposes. However, when we deal with computer security, we have to concentrate on the malicious applications that make use of this file ending suffix. You must have encountered the ccc File Extension on your computer because almost all of your files have been modified, and now they have this ending. If that is the case, it means that you have been infected with the TeslaCrypt Ransomware application, and your files have been encrypted. Although it is possible to remove this infection from your system, it may be hard to restore your files. ...
CryptPKO Ransomware
CryptPKO Ransomware has been terrorizing PC users for quite some time now. This malicious infection is not one of those pesky applications that you remove via the Control Panel. No, this infection is the real deal. You will not get rid of it using traditional means. The absence of antimalware software usually results in infections, such as CryptPKO Ransomware entering your computer. For this reason, we stress the importance of having an antimalware scanner that offers real-time protection. However, once CryptPKO Ransomware enters your computer and encrypts your personal files it is already too late. The chances of restoring your files are slim but it is still worth a try. ...
How Security Checkup Protects Facebook Users
If you use Facebook, you might have already heard about the new feature, Security Checkup. Most users do not pay much attention to Facebook security upgrades, because they come up quite frequently. There is no doubt that Facebook Inc. invests a lot of money into virtual security, but not all efforts are applauded by the customers. Many users have expressed their disbelief that money is put towards seemingly useless services, and no one is controlling fake profiles, racist comments, inappropriate ads, or malicious scams. ...