Ransomware in 2020
Ransomware has come a long way from the days when it was merely scareware trying to extort money from vulnerable users by claiming they have done something illegal. Over the years it has evolved into a sophisticated threat that causes billions of dollars in damages every year. It now involves sophisticated infiltration and attack techniques, and can cause…
Recent reports on the latest malware threats state that more than 50 apps promoted in Google Play Store were distributing malicious software called Tekya. Most of these apps were aimed at children (puzzle, racing and other games for kids), while others were various utility apps like downloaders, calculators, translators, and so on. Almost one million of downloads were made before…
What is a Microsoft virus
Microsoft virus refers to a number of infections that use Microsoft’s name to trick users, generally tech-support scams. We’ll be mostly talking about scams that are made to appear like they’re legitimate Windows alerts in order to trick users into calling fake tech-support or installing bogus anti-virus programs.…
What is an Instagram virus
Instagram virus refers to numerous infections and scams related to social media Instagram. Like any other big social media, Instagram has its own share of scams and malware. Instagram obviously has nothing to do with them, it’s just a convenient platform to spread malware and promote scams. However, all of these scams/malware are avoidable, as long as…
What is a Telegram virus
Telegram virus refers to infections and scams that are distributed via the Telegram instant messaging platform. Telegram is known as a private/secure messaging service because it automatically encrypts all messages and offers features like account self-destruct if users do not long in for a certain period of time. It is commonly used by journalists and other…
guce.yahoo.com is a website users trying to access Yahoo or its services sometimes get redirected to. Guce seems to be a consent mechanism related to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and targeted advertising. All Verizon Media platforms use it to obtain user consent for personalised ads. If users do not consent to it, they are shown regular non-personalised ads.…
What is Zoom virus
Zoom virus refers to all kinds of unwanted programs, malware and scams being spread on Zoom, a video communications platform. People working from home because of the the COVID-19 pandemic means programs like Zoom have become more popular. And with so many active Zoom users, it’s a great opportunity for cyber crooks to promote their scams and distribute…
What is HSBC Bank Covid-19 Update
HSBC Bank Covid-19 Update refers to a scam email that’s currently going around spreading malware. The sender of the email claims to be the HSBC bank, and the email asks that the receiver review the attached document because it contains important information related to HSBC’s response to the current global pandemic and the future. The file attached…
What is ERROR 0xC004FC03 POP-UP Scam
ERROR 0xC004FC03 POP-UP Scam refers to a tech-support scam that claims Microsoft cannot activate your computer because the product key has already been used to activate another device. To resolve the issue, the scam asks that you call the provided number to be connected to Microsoft technical support technicians. Except instead of Microsoft technicians, you would…
What’s RedCross email scam
RedCross email scam refers an email scam that’s currently going around, asking for people to donate to COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund in order to help fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. There’s a lot of similar scams going around at this time because scammers and cyber crooks are using the COVID-19 pandemic to their own advantage. This particular scam is…