Ryuk ransomware hit computer servers and stopped administrative work at Mexican state oil company Pemex Pemex, the oil provider company, reported that hackers attempted to infect their network and stop the critical operations that caused the entire network being disconnected from the Internet until Monday afternoon.[1] While the operations were […]

Pemex claims to neutralize attempted Ryuk ransomware attack

STOPDecrypter.exe – a decryption tool created to recover files locked by STOP ransomware STOPDecrypter.exe is a legitimate executable presented by Michael Gillespie – a renowned security expert and ransomware hunter. Being actively involved in STOP ransomware analysis, the researcher designed a tool helping the victims of crypto-malware to retrieve encrypted files. […]

STOPDecrypter.exe

We have detected a Trojan virus – a typical browser scam that tries to intimidate users by claiming virus infections We have detected a Trojan virus is a browser-based scam that claims fake malware infection in order to make users download PUPs We have detected a Trojan virus is a […]

We have detected a Trojan virus

Spchlpr is the unwanted macOS application that appears in error messages claiming that it is blocked Spchlpr is the application causing pop-up error messages and suspicious processes appearing out of nowhere. This is the version of Mac malware related to Similar Photo Cleaner and other PCVARK products based on shady […]

Spchlpr

PowerLift is a Mac virus that specializes in generating revenue by showing users malicious ads PowerLift is adware app that displays disruptive pop-up ads on all sites that you visit PowerLift is an adware[1] infection on Mac operating systems that seeks to display pop-up ads, in-text links, tech support scams […]

PowerLift

Buran cryptovirus is the ransomware-as-a-service developed by threat actors who offer discounts for criminal customers online Buran ransomware is the version of a cryptovirus that now is marketed as a RaaS. Usually, such ransomware-as-a-service threat operators (GandCrab, REvil, Sodinokibi) take 30 or 40 percent from those ransom payments based on […]

Buran ransomware

Prodigy Search is the unwanted macOS application that appears when it’s installed without permission already Prodigy Search is a piece of adware that alters custom settings in the browser to cause advertisements coming out of nowhere. This potentially unwanted program significantly diminishes time online for the user because it delivers […]

Prodigy Search

Cybercriminal gang Platinum developed a new backdoor dubbed Titanium for campaigns in South and Southeast Asia According to cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky, a new malware campaign that targets South and Southeast Asia is on the way.[1] Developed by advanced persistent threat (APT) group Platinum, the backdoor Titanium uses stealthy techniques for […]

Platinum criminal group releases a sophisticated Titanium backdoor