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porterneuman.mx: PowerShell and JavaScript files tied to the AveMaria remote access trojan, and what to do
8 Oct
donutclientsmods.xyz: fake DonutSMP Minecraft mods tagged SilentNet, and what to do if you ran one
8 Oct
sqpengg.com: a server handing out crypted PowerShell scripts, and what to do if one ran on your PC
8 Oct
donutsmpcheats.org: fake Minecraft cheat mods with the SilentNet stealer, and what to do if you installed one
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maciejbi.hosting24.pl: a hosting subdomain that served Remcos scripts and a stego picture, and what to do if your PC fetched them
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87130921-60-20220830152356.webstarterz.com: an open folder serving Formbook and XWorm PowerShell scripts, and what to do if one ran
8 Oct
ficus.in: picture files hiding the Remcos remote access trojan, and what to do if a script fetched them
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Oct 7, 2026
Security
OpenSSL Vulnerability 2026: Latest Fixes and the 2022 Bug
Security
OpenSSL Vulnerability 2026: Latest Fixes and the 2022 Bug
OpenSSL's September 29, 2026 advisory fixes a high DTLS bug and 11 more. What happened to the 2022 critical bug, which versions to install and how to fix.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
Lock My PC Scam in 2026: Recovery and Removal Steps
Spam and phishing
Lock My PC Scam in 2026: Recovery and Removal Steps
Scammers still abuse Lock My PC to lock Windows computers. In 2026 FSPro Labs offers free recovery pages. How to get back in, uninstall it and avoid the scam.
Julie Splinters ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Viruses and parasites
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
CracksNow in 2026: Banned Uploader and GandCrab Risk
Viruses and parasites
CracksNow in 2026: Banned Uploader and GandCrab Risk
CracksNow was banned from 1337x, The Pirate Bay and TorrentGalaxy for spreading GandCrab ransomware. What it means in 2026, free decryptors and safe steps.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Tutorials
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Tutorials
Remove Malware Registry Keys in Windows (2026 Guide)
Tutorials
Remove Malware Registry Keys in Windows (2026 Guide)
To remove malware registry keys in 2026, back up the key, check Run and RunOnce with Autoruns, delete only confirmed entries, then scan. Steps and risks.
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Warner Music Group Magecart Attack: 2026 Update and Risks
Security
Warner Music Group Magecart Attack: 2026 Update and Risks
Warner Music Group is not a scam, but a 2020 Magecart attack hit its US stores. What was stolen, the lawsuit, card charges and steps for 2026.
Julie Splinters ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Viruses and parasites
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
Telegram Spy Apps in 2026: Fake Telegram and Threema Spyware
Viruses and parasites
Telegram Spy Apps in 2026: Fake Telegram and Threema Spyware
Julie Splinters ·
Oct 7, 2026
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News
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
News
SpyHunter vs McAfee in 2026: Review, Free Version, Risks
News
SpyHunter vs McAfee in 2026: Review, Free Version, Risks
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
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News
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
News
Port of Nagoya Ransomware Attack: 2023 Facts, 2026 Status
News
Port of Nagoya Ransomware Attack: 2023 Facts, 2026 Status
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Viruses and parasites
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
WeChat Ransomware and Malware: Is WeChat Safe in 2026?
Viruses and parasites
WeChat Ransomware and Malware: Is WeChat Safe in 2026?
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Sandhills Global Cyber Security After Conti: 2026 Update
Security
Sandhills Global Cyber Security After Conti: 2026 Update
Sandhills Global recovered from the 2021 Conti ransomware attack and its sites run in 2026. What happened, what is unknown and lessons for security strategy.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Viruses and parasites
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
Fake Apex Legends Mobile and Hack Downloads in 2026
Viruses and parasites
Fake Apex Legends Mobile and Hack Downloads in 2026
Apex Legends Mobile was shut down by EA, so any Apex mobile APK, aimbot or hack download in 2026 is fake and often carries malware. How to spot it.
Lucia Danes ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
Facebook Messenger Video Virus in 2026: Is This You Scam
Spam and phishing
Facebook Messenger Video Virus in 2026: Is This You Scam
The Facebook Messenger video virus still spreads in 2026 via "Is this you?" links from hacked friends. How it works, what changed and what to do.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Rogers Data Breach 2026: Rogers Bank, Fido and What Leaked
Security
Rogers Data Breach 2026: Rogers Bank, Fido and What Leaked
Rogers and Fido confirmed a data breach in March 2026; we found no confirmed Rogers Bank breach. What leaked, the timeline and what to do now.
Julie Splinters ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
The Fappening in 2026: Leak Sites, Risks and Photo Safety
Security
The Fappening in 2026: Leak Sites, Risks and Photo Safety
The Fappening leak sites still draw searches in 2026. Why fappening login pages are risky, what the law says now, and how to protect private photos.
Linas Kiguolis ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
AccuWeather Location Data Scandal: What It Means in 2026
Security
AccuWeather Location Data Scandal: What It Means in 2026
Alice Woods ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
GTA 6 Source Code Leak: What Happened and 2026 Status
Security
GTA 6 Source Code Leak: What Happened and 2026 Status
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
URL
hxxp://osx[.]creativeupdate
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
MacUpdate Hack Cryptominer: OSX.CreativeUpdate in 2026
Security
MacUpdate Hack Cryptominer: OSX.CreativeUpdate in 2026
Olivia Morelli ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Spotify Account Hacked in 2026: Signs and Fixes
Security
Spotify Account Hacked in 2026: Signs and Fixes
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Is Fortect a Virus? Browsing Protection in 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Is Fortect a Virus? Browsing Protection in 2026
Fortect is not a virus: Fortect Browsing Protection is a Chrome extension from FORTECT LTD, updated in August 2026. What it does, data it handles, fakes.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Dating App Data Leaks in 2026: Kyuun and 4 Apps Exposed
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Dating App Data Leaks in 2026: Kyuun and 4 Apps Exposed
Five dating apps in the US and Asia, including Kyuun, leaked user records via open databases. What changed by 2026, the Tea leak and how to protect your data.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Can SRT Subtitle Files Have Viruses? 2026 Answer
Security
Can SRT Subtitle Files Have Viruses? 2026 Answer
SRT subtitle files are plain text and cannot run on their own in 2026, but bugs in media players once let crafted subtitles take over devices.
Olivia Morelli ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
What's Up With WhatsApp Privacy in 2026: EFF Then and Now
Security
What's Up With WhatsApp Privacy in 2026: EFF Then and Now
WhatsApp privacy in 2026: chats stay end-to-end encrypted, Meta AI chats are separate. How the app moved on from its 2015 EFF one-star rating.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
News
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
News
Did Epic Games Get Hacked? The 2024 Claim, 2026 Status
News
Did Epic Games Get Hacked? The 2024 Claim, 2026 Status
No, Epic Games was not hacked in 2024: Mogilevich admitted the claim was a scam. What happened, what is true in 2026 and how to secure your account.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
Instagram Phishing Emails in 2026: How to Spot a Fake
Spam and phishing
Instagram Phishing Emails in 2026: How to Spot a Fake
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
URL
hxxp://booking[.]com
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
Booking.com WhatsApp Scam 2026: Is the Message Real?
Spam and phishing
Booking.com WhatsApp Scam 2026: Is the Message Real?
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
News
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
News
Potentially Unwanted Apps in 2026: Blocking Explained
News
Potentially Unwanted Apps in 2026: Blocking Explained
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Fortnite Virus in 2026: Is Fortnite Safe or a Virus?
Security
Fortnite Virus in 2026: Is Fortnite Safe or a Virus?
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
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