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Octalyn Stealer is an information-stealing malware that’s currently being promoted on GitHub – because apparently, even cybercriminals believe in open-source development these days. Contrary to initial reports, this malware is actually written in Pascal/Delphi with a user-friendly control panel, making it accessible even to less technically skilled cybercriminals. This isn’t your garden-variety trojan that just […]

Trojan:Win32/Kepavll!rfn is a detection by Microsoft Defender for malware that can act as downloader or backdoor malware, compromising your system by altering settings and downloading other threats. It’s often linked to pirated software, infected downloads, or modified gaming tools. Trojan:Win32/Kepavll!rfn Overview Trojan:Win32/Kepavll!rfn is classified as a severe threat by Microsoft Defender. It is a generic […]

For Minecraft Gamers: MaxCoffe masquerading as a Minecraft performance enhancer! MaksStealer is an information-stealing trojan targeting Minecraft players, especially those on the popular Hypixel SkyBlock server. It promises to boost your gameplay or provide cheats but actually runs off with your passwords, crypto, and Discord account. I’ve analyzed dozens of these gaming-related malware strains, and […]

Almoristics Application is a devious crypto miner that’s causing headaches for countless Windows users. It’s definitely not a legitimate Windows process – just a parasite designed to mine cryptocurrency while you wonder why your computer’s fans sound like they’re preparing for takeoff. You’ll typically spot it in Task Manager with a suspicious heart-shaped icon, looking […]

The “Account Verification Alert” phishing scam is showing up more and more in email inboxes. These fake messages claim your account needs to be verified or it will be shut down. This guide shows you how to spot this dangerous scam, what happens if you click on the verification link, and steps to protect yourself. […]

The “0.31 BTC Xprobit ELON31 Promo code” promising 0.31 BTC is a scam, designed to deceive users into depositing funds they cannot withdraw. Xprobit.com, the associated website, shows multiple red flags, which we will analyze further. 0.31 BTC Xprobit ELON31 Promo Code Scam Overview The Xprobit ELON31 Promo code is promoted as a way to […]

“Someone Entered Correct Password For Your Account” is a wave of scam emails that pretends to be a security alert. These messages are designed to panic you into acting quickly, but in reality, every single take it has is just lies. In this article, I will tell you why it is fake and how to […]

PE32 Ransomware is a recently discovered malware strain that encrypts your files and asks for payment to unlock them. Victims can recognize the files by the sample-specific extension (.pe32), with them becoming inaccessible in normal ways. This malware caught researchers’ eye particularly for using Telegram as a platform for ransom payment negotiations, which is unusual […]

Ever spotted “AggregatorHost.exe” lurking in your Task Manager and wondered what the heck it is? You’re not alone. This sneaky little process pops in and out of your Task Manager like that friend who only shows up when they need something. Let’s demystify what it’s really doing in your system. What is AggregatorHost.exe Actually Doing […]

Remember when we used to worry about viruses that just crashed your computer? Those were simpler times. In 2025, cybercriminals prefer to steal your data rather than destroy it. Welcome to the golden age of infostealer malware – the digital pickpockets that empty your accounts while you’re busy scrolling through cat videos. The data tells […]

Have you ever noticed your computer suddenly running like it’s wading through molasses? Files taking forever to open, strange network activity, and your antivirus throwing up a cryptic alert about something called “Virus:Win32/Expiro”? You’re not alone. This particularly nasty piece of malware has been giving security professionals headaches for years, and despite numerous attempts to […]

Slopsquatting is a new type of cyber threat that takes advantage of mistakes made by AI coding tools, particularly LLMs that can “hallucinate”. In this post, we’ll break down this new type of attack, find out why it can occur, dispel some myths, and figure out how to prevent it. Slopsquatting – New Techniques Against […]