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MicrosoftHost.exe High CPU Virus Removal Guide

MicrosoftHost.exe

Stephanie Adlam Dec 26, 2024 5 min read

MicrosoftHost.exe is a malicious process that the malware creates to disguise itself as a benign process. Users may witness high…

RedLine and Vidar Developers Started Spreading Ransomware

Redline and Vidar Stealers Switch to Ransomware Delivery

Stephanie Adlam Sep 20, 2023 5 min read

Cybercriminals who stand behind RedLine and Vidar stealers decided to diversify their activity. Now, crooks deploy ransomware, using the same spreading techniques as they used to deliver their spyware. Meanwhile, the process of ransomware enrollment is rather unusual and is full of advanced evasion techniques. What are Redline and Vidar Stealers? RedLine is an infostealer […]

GridinSoft Online File Virus Scanner Service

GridinSoft Launches Own Online Scanner Service – Meet Online Virus Scanner

Stephanie Adlam Sep 18, 2023 3 min read

As a part of the GridinSoft team, I am proud to announce the public release of our own online virus scanner service! Now, you can scan the file and see all the information about it for free, by using GridinSoft Online Virus Checker. Let’s check out its key features and find out why it is […]

W3LL attacks Microsoft 365 accounts, bypassing MFA

W3LL Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts with Sophisticated Phishing Kit

Stephanie Adlam Oct 7, 2023 9 min read

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, crooks continually find new and inventive ways to exploit vulnerabilities and target valuable assets. One such threat that has recently garnered significant attention is “W3LL.” Next, we will tell you what it is, what it is known for, and how it succeeded in its business over 6 years […]

HiatusRAT Analysis & Recent Attack Description

HiatusRAT Used in Attacks on Taiwan Companies and U.S. Military

Stephanie Adlam Jan 13, 2024 7 min read

Recent attacks on US military systems and Taiwan companies are distinctive not only by the brave target choosing, but also for the used toolkit. In the case of both targets, attackers used HiatusRAT as an initial access/reconnaissance tool. Aside from being used in these attacks, Hiatus Trojan has other things to boast of. US DoD […]

Phishing With Hacked Sites Gains Popularity

Phishing With Hacked Sites Becomes a Massive Menace

Stephanie Adlam Jul 9, 2025 5 min read

Threat actors started using compromised websites for phishing purposes much more frequently. Such worrying statistics popped up in several recent researches. This is not a brand new approach, though it may be particularly effective for fraudulent purposes. Hackers Use Poorly-protected Sites in Phishing Scams Cybercriminals often target abandoned WordPress websites with poor maintenance and security […]

Ways to Detect, Mitigate and Prevent Infostealer Malware

Infostealers: How to Detect, Remove and Prevent Information-Stealing Malware in 2025

Stephanie Adlam Apr 10, 2025 14 min read

Information is one of our most valuable assets in today’s digital world, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. These threat actors use specialized infostealer malware to extract sensitive data stored on your devices, putting your personal and financial information at serious risk. Cybersecurity experts have reported an alarming 103% increase in infostealer attacks during […]

FIN8 created a new Backdoor to inject Noberus Ransomware

FIN8 Updated Sardonic Backdoor to Deliver Noberus Ransomware

Stephanie Adlam Jul 21, 2023 5 min read

FIN8, an infamous group of cybercriminals, has updated its backdoor malware to avoid being detected. They made improvements and prepared to release a new type of crimeware called Noberus. This threat actor has returned after inactivity, using a modified version of their Sardonic backdoor to distribute the Noberus ransomware. This is a part of their […]

CVE-2023-36884 Microsoft Zero Day Vulnerability

Microsoft CVE-2023-36884 Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild

Stephanie Adlam May 31, 2024 3 min read

On July 11, 2023, Microsoft published an article about addressing the CVE-2023-36884 vulnerability. This breach allowed for remote code execution in Office and Windows HTML. Microsoft has acknowledged a targeted attack that exploits a vulnerability using specifically designed Microsoft Office documents. The attacker can gain control of a victim’s computer by creating a malicious Office […]

wise remote stealer

Wise Remote Trojan: Infostealer, RAT, DDoS Bot, and Ransomware

Vladimir Krasnogolovy May 30, 2024 4 min read

Wise Remote Stealer is a potent and malicious software that operates as an infostealer, Remote Access Trojan (RAT), DDoS bot, and ransomware. It has gained notoriety within the cybersecurity community due to its extensive range of capabilities and the threat it poses to individuals and organizations. Unveiling the Wise Remote Stealer Revelations from cybersecurity experts […]

Proxyjacking - A New Tactic Of Old Hackers

Proxyjacking: The Latest Cybercriminal Invention In Action

Stephanie Adlam Jul 7, 2023 7 min read

Today, in the constantly changing world of cyber threats, attackers always look for new ways to get more benefits with less effort. Recently, researchers found an example of this and called it proxyjacking for profit. What is proxyjacking? Proxyjacking is an attacker’s illegal use of a victim’s bandwidth for its own good. The closest related […]

New PlugX malware attacks target European diplomats

PlugX malware attacks European diplomats

Stephanie Adlam Jul 6, 2023 4 min read

Over the past few months, researchers have been monitoring the activity of a Chinese threat actor using PlugX malware to target foreign and domestic policy entities and embassies in Europe. This is a more significant trend among Chinese-based groups increasingly focusing on European entities, particularly their foreign policy. The countries most targeted in this campaign […]

RedEnergy – Ransomware or Infostealer?

RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware On The Rise

Stephanie Adlam Dec 20, 2024 5 min read

Researchers have discovered a new form of malware called RedEnergy Stealer. It is categorized as Stealer-as-a-Ransomware but is not affiliated with the Australian company Red Energy. A malware called RedEnergy stealer uses a sneaky tactic to steal sensitive data from different web browsers. Its fundamental spreading way circulates fake updates – pop-ups and banners that […]

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