What is a Command and Control(C2/CnC) Server?
Like a regular system holder, you might wonder why your system is running slower than usual. You are always getting random messages like pop-ups, something got added as an extension…
Colonial Pipeline Company – Ransomware – Gasoline Shortage
Why are people filling plastic bags and taking ill-thought-out plans with gasoline in the North-Eastern region of the United States of America? The VPN account, which has since been deactivated,…
FBI hacks vulnerable US computers to fix malicious malware
US justice department says bureau hacked devices to remove malware from insecure software. The FBI has been hacking into the computers of US companies running insecure versions of Microsoft software…
What is a malicious payload?
Payloads are parts of cyber attacks which cause harm. Payloads can sit dormant for seconds or even months before they are triggered. What is a malicious payload? In the context…
When are email attachments safe to open?
Email attachments can contain malware. It is important to confirm who sent an attachment, why they sent it, and what it will do before opening or downloading it. When are…
What are browser hijackers?
A browser hijacker is a “form of unwanted software that modifies a web browser’s settings without the user’s permission.” The idea is to make users visit certain websites whether they…
BadRabbit: a closer look at the new version of Petya/NotPetya
Petya/NotPetya (aka EternalPetya), made headlines in June, due to its massive attack on Ukraine. Today, we noted an outbreak of a similar-looking malware, called BadRabbit, probably prepared by the same…
Petya-esque ransomware is spreading across the world
Ringing with echoes of WanaCrypt0r, a new strain of ransomware called Petya/NotPetya is impacting users around the world, shutting down firms in Ukraine, Britain, and Spain. Background Petya, created in…
What is WannaCry ransomware?
Is your computer vulnerable to attack from WannaCry ransomware? Read on as we explore all there is to know about the WannaCry ransomware attack. In this article, you will learn:…
Anti-Petya live CD (the fastest Stage1 key decoder)
❗❗❗ATTENTION❗❗❗ Please use the LATEST version of the decoder, available here: UPDATE: 17-th July, a new version of Petya has been released. At the moment, there is no way to…