Category Archives: Badware News
Synolocker Corrupts Files on NAS Servers
Synolocker is one of the most devious and dangerous infections out there. It mimics the recently reported threats Cryptolocker or Cryptowall; however, this one specifically attacks NSA drivers created by Synology. NAS stands for Network Attached Storage, and those using Synology devices are provided with the file-based data storage services. ...
Funny Facebook video scam
A new security warning has been issued lately regarding Facebook video scam. Essentially, if you happen to see a video of a woman taking off her underwear on a webcam, stop right there. As exciting as it might sound, it is not anywhere close to funny. This Facebook video scam infects users with a Trojan that can seriously jeopardize system security. ...
A guide to unregistering a DLL file
A DLL file, short for Dynamic Link Library, is a sort of file that contains codes and instructions that can be used by more than one program simultaneously. It means that multiple applications can share the data that is contained within a single file. DLL files are responsible for the proper functionality of Windows operating system and applications within it. Thus, it is imperative to maintain these files clean. ...
Facebook is down
If you were one of those who could not access the social networking website Facebook on 19th of June, you should know that you were not the only one because Facebook was down completely. According to some sources, it is the longest outage of the service that has ever happened because Facebook has not been accessible for about 20 minutes. A number of Facebook users worldwide have noticed this and started complaining on other social networking websites. ...
The deceptive methods of adware infiltration
The recent investigation has shown that advertising-supported applications (adware) are very prevalent nowadays. These programs tend to enter the system without users’ consent; however, it does not mean that they cannot download and install adware themselves. The reason why so many computer users install this type of undesirable program onto their computers is the fact that adware often pretends to be very beneficial software. ...
K.O. for GameOver Zeus
The most active banking Trojan network of 2013 was finally disrupted by joint efforts of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the European Cybercrime Centre at Europol. The FBI released a statement on June 2nd, saying that GameOver Zeus botnet was finally disrupted. ...
Case study of Google Redirect Virus
Google Redirect Virus is one of the most dangerous and frustrating infections that you could get on your system. Constant redirections, absolute inability to use the search engine, pop-ups, and annoying adverts are among the most annoying symptoms. And unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to remove the infection. ...
Reveton hits android users
It is no surprise that the android platform gets hit by malware for the second time, as it is the leading operating system on mobile devices. This time itis Android Reveton; the first infection to hit the mobile systems back in June of 2013 is known as Android FakeAV. This particular new type of malware is known in the industry as Android.Trojan.Koler.A. ...
Remove Browser Hijacker
The term browser hijacker alone gives away a negative vibe so it is of no surprise that it is one of the most commonly detected computer infections these days. This type of computer infection enters your system and then modifies your browser settings without your permission. Lately users have been suffering from a group of related browser hijackers which includes such names as Awesomehp.com, Sweet-page.com, Aartemis, NationZoom and so on. ...
How Facebook Exposes your Virtual Security
Facebook security is a true headache for millions of its users. There is no secret that with constantly changing privacy policies and terms of use sometimes it is difficult to know what information is shared publicly and which is kept private. Unfortunately, these changes often bring not only the benefits but also security vulnerabilities, and so using Facebook might become dangerous. ...
