New GrimResource Attack Technique Targets MMC, DLL Flaw
A new malicious code execution technique, coined GrimResource, was discovered, targeting Microsoft Management Console. Attackers are exploiting an old cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows them to bypass defenses and deploy…
Internet Is A Dangerous Place
The "Internet Is A Dangerous Place" scam is a novel type of threatening email message that targets people with threats of intimidation and exposure. In this fraudulent email, the scammer…
Binance Smart Contracts Blockchain Abused in Malware Spreading
Cybercriminals appear to exploit Binance smart contracts as intermediary C2, preferring them over more classic hostings for them being impossible to take down. It is currently used to deploy infostealers,…
Kaspersky Antivirus Banned By the Biden Administration
On June 20, 2024, the Biden administration implemented a complete ban on sales of Kaspersky software. The company has been amidst data security worries since 2017. Now, after more than…
Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.H!ml
Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.H!ml is a detection of Microsoft Defender that may flag several different malware families. Once installed, it can deliver additional malicious payloads, manipulate system settings, and encrypt user data. On…
PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore
PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore is a detection of Microsoft Defender related to bundled software, specifically to a piece of code that is used to create the bundle. OfferCore itself is not a specific…
PUA:Win32/Vigua.A
PUA:Win32/Vigua.A is a universal detection name used by Microsoft Defender to detect potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). This is often associated with various system optimizers that have hidden functionality in addition…
PUA:Win32/Softcnapp
Detection of PUA:Win32/Softcnapp by Microsoft Defender, assigned to an unwanted program. It sometimes appears as a false positive of a legit app, like a desktop Viber client, NZXT Cam app,…
Sihost.exe
Sihost.exe is a crucial background process for Windows 11/10 that governs essential features like the context menu and action center. However, it can sometimes malfunction and disrupt system stability. In…
Win.MxResIcn.Heur.Gen
Antivirus engine of MaxSecure, a well-known cybersecurity vendor, currently shows massive amounts of false positive detection with the name Win.MxResIcn.Heur.Gen. It touches numerous legitimate and safe programs and is likely…
5 Methods to Fix Computer Keeps Freezing
Have you ever been in the middle of a project when your computer suddenly freezes? Maybe the cursor stops moving, or you get the dreaded blue screen of death, forcing…
Cracked Games
Another one may crack everything that one human ever created. This sentence, in different alterations, is often used by computer pirates. Cracked games can be easily downloaded on the Internet.…
