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Stay safe online - 2024-03-29

Austrian police bust the distributor of Philadelphia ransomware

Austrian police recently arrested and interrogated a 19-year old man from Linz, who is suspected of distributing Philadelphia ransomware virus. More
News Viruses and parasites   2017-04-07

Google detected a sophisticated Android spyware

Google researchers have recently detected an advanced Android spyware that has been spreading for three years. More
News Security   2017-04-06

Google and Apple release updates to patch up Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

If you have not updated your Android, iOS or Nexus device just yet, it is high time you do it because Gal Beniamini from Google’s Project Zero has found some serious vulnerabilities that simply cannot be left unattended. More
News Security   2017-04-05

Android OS is now the most popular operating system

When asked what is the most popular OS, you would probably answer –"Windows." According to the latest StatCounter report, Windows OS will bathe in glory no more. More
General News   2017-04-04

Malicious Skype ads spread malware disguised as Flash Player Update

Microsoft Windows users should be aware of ongoing Skype malvertising campaign, which pushes bogus Flash Player updates to users. More
News Viruses and parasites   2017-04-03

Apple fixed the security flaw used in cyber attack on the 911 system

Last autumn, the 18-year-old living in Arizona became famous for taking advantage of the iOS bug and created a malicious code that forced iPhones repeatedly call 911. More
News   2017-03-31

World of Warcraft phishing campaign lures gamers with free goods

World of Warcraft is a popular multiplayer online game released by a company called Blizzard Entertainment back in 2004. More
News Spam and phishing   2017-03-30

Your Tinder match may not be a human at all

For single people, who are desperate about finding the love of their life, Tinder application might seem like a pearl in the myriad of mobile programs. More
News Security   2017-03-29

Criminals used Safari to redirect users to adult-oriented sites

On March 27, 2017, Apple released an update to iOS 10.3, which improved Safari browser’s behavior regarding JavaScript pop-ups. More

Windows Vista reaches its “End of Life” on April

It’s official. Microsoft ends support for the most hated and criticized operating system. More
General News   2017-03-27

Apple reassures that vulnerabilities disclosed in “Dark Matter” leak are obsolete

"Dark Matter" is not the title of a science-fiction show or a chapter from an astronomy book. More
General News   2017-03-24

Attack on Apple: ransomware hackers target 300 million iPhones

While Android users have been having a hard time due to continuous cyber attacks, it seems that hackers now point their daggers to Apple. More
General News   2017-03-23

Security experts publish a list exposing over 2000 phishing sites

Have you ever thought about how much safer the web browsing would be, if there was a database that would include all the malicious domains and anyone would be able to consult it when needed? More
General News   2017-03-22

“The Fappening 2.0” celebrity photo leak spreads malware

An infamous celebrity photo leak known as “The Fappening” and “CelebGate” was first spotted in 2014. More
News Spam and phishing   2017-03-22

Google: the number of hacked websites increased by 32% in 2016

On Monday Google published a report on the State of Website Security in 2016. More
News Security   2017-03-21