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If clicks in your browser have started bouncing you to unfamiliar pages, sponsored results, or aggressive ad sites, your browser has likely been hijacked by something called Ansiblealgorithm.com also known…
Late in 2025, Sp1d3rw3b started showing up as the name attached to ShinySp1d3r, a new RaaS operation: one team maintains the encryptor, then “affiliates” use it against companies and split…
Did you recently receive an alarming text claiming your reward points are about to expire, and that you need to act now to keep them? One recipient described it like…
Special-msg.com most often appears as an unexpected link in a text message on social media like Facebook or Instagram. When you open it, it typically displays a festive, Christmas-card-style page…
Today’s latest online scam is a site called Santasbet that fits the well-known (and, honestly, pretty tired) pattern of rigged “crypto casinos” that mimic legitimate platforms, dangle oversized signup credits,…
When you first go to a site like Veyro, you may initially think that it looks like a slick crypto casino where you can win a bit of money. Its…
If you came across an online crypto casino called Cenatsino, my advice is to step back and read this article before clicking on anything posted on this site. This site…
If every web search you make gets rerouted through unfamiliar pages or if your browser is flooded with pop-ups, sponsored links and endless ads, this is a clear sign of…
Deepfake-style promotions and recycled testimonials – that’s the name of the game for Wixspins. It’s all the same tired story we covered here for years now. Once you start playing,…
If you recently installed a free program, extension like StellarSpectren or some other free piece of software (such as a mod for a game) and your browser behavior changed immediately…
Roblox players eager to gain more Robux without paying for it constantly stumble into dubious corners of the internet, and BloxFrop is just another example of a common type of…
Bloxxydrop is yet another recycled Robux scam that drifts that we’ve seen hundreds of times before under different names such as Bloxdrop and Bloxforge. It presents itself as a shiny…
If your browser is full of ads and pop-ups and keeps redirecting your searches through a series of sketchy sites until you are sent to a Yahoo or Bing, you’re…
If your browser has started firing scare-style pop-ups about infections, expiring antivirus subscriptions (Norton, McAfee, etc.), or sales pages that just want your clicks, the root of all these annoyances…
Scare-style pop-ups about virus infections or expiring antivirus software like Norton or McAfee (which you might not even have on your PC) are almost always a scam triggered by a…
If every time you open Chrome and search for something, it redirects you to a website you never expected or If you’ve recently been hit with sudden “Norton” or “McAfee”…
Cusewin is yet another crypto casino scam dressed up as a polished gambling platform. This is the third one I’m covering just today. The site uses the same pattern seen…
If something named QuantumPlasmel (or similar) appeared on your computer recently, which coincided with a surge of random pop-ups and sponsored notifications, you’re most likely dealing with adware. This isn’t…
If your computer has begun flashing mysterious blank pop-up windows and hesitating during simple tasks that should normally only take a moment to complete, or if you’ve spotted something named…
The most common cause of strange blank pop-ups appearing in your browser (or on your desktop, even when the browser is closed) is browser hijackers like Microservice-update-s2-bucket.cc. This and other…
Woamax is one of those crypto casino scams where, after signing up, users see their balance rise as if they’re genuinely winning. This of course only servers to lower their…
Mac Malware
Let’s talk about a sneaky piece of malware called VShell that’s been showing up on macOS, Windows, and even Linux systems. This one’s different—it doesn’t sit around as a regular…
Let’s talk about a Mac file called PT.updd that lots of users have recently reported as potential malware. It usually lives in /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/ and is tied to a launch daemon…
Docker is a trusted tool for developers and IT professionals that offers a powerful platform for containerized applications. Millions on both Mac and PC use the tool, but recently, a…
Macs rarely encounter problems with malware but it does happen from time to time. One of the more common malware-related issues Mac users tend to encounter is when the built-in…
If you are a Mac user and some strange Mac-uptodate.com pop-ups started bothering you recently, this article’s for you. First, to answer the most pressing question – no, your Mac’s…
Everybody knows that Macs rarely have viruses, but a “Critical Virus Alert” notification on your Apple machine might make you think otherwise. The notification is similar to the “mac will…
One of the most common problems Mac users encounter is an error message that reads “Apple could not verify *App Name* is free of malware”. This happens when the user…
Something strange is happening in the world of Apple devices, as thousands of users appear to be getting a strange pop-up message that reads “Do you want to download occ”…
Endpoint Protection Tips
Ransomware, worms, and quiet credential abuse rarely arrive as fireworks; they show up as odd packets, surprising log entries, and unusual cross-subnet chatter. I study how those weak signals become…
You see, everyday objects now behave like tiny computers that never sleep, quietly collecting data and talking to cloud services. But this convenience is also a liability: default passwords, weak…
Most sensitive data is created and handled on endpoints – laptops, desktops, and a handful of servers – so leaks often start there with ordinary actions like copying, printing, or…
Modern attackers don’t always rely on dramatic breaches; one misplaced laptop or unmonitored workstation can open the door. As organizations shifted to remote and hybrid work, the number of vulnerable…
Hybrid work, cloud everything, and a zoo of connected gadgets have turned “the endpoint” into the front door of most cyber attacks today. This guide gathers concrete examples, deployment tips,…
In Windows Task Manager, Endpoint Protection Service (or similar names like Host for Endpoint Security, Endpoint Protection SDK, mfeatp.exe, Auto-Protect, etc.) is the background engine of your security suite. It…
News
If you’ve been following the latest cybersecurity news, you might have heard about the recent supply chain attack involving Polyfill.io. I somehow missed this until today, due to, well, researching…
April is over, but if you want to know what important has happened during the month, check out our selection of major topics from the cyberseucrity world. The past weeks…
Hi there, lovers of security! Did you miss our Cyber Security Monthly Recap? We’re back with the third installment of our monthly series, which consists of brief but informative tidbits…
Welcome to the January 2024 edition of Cyber Security Monthly Recap. This month, we’ve seen some significant events that emphasize the importance of protecting our digital world. From legal challenges…
December 2023 in the cybersecurity world was marked by a series of significant developments, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats and the continuous efforts to counteract them. This month…
November 2023 was a busy month for cybersecurity, with many incidents and insights reported by various sources. Here are some of the highlights of what happened in the cyber world…
Reviews
In recent years, Proton VPN has shifted from niche privacy tool to a mainstream pick that balances audited privacy, modern protocols, and day-to-day performance. It ships with WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPSec, and…
NordVPN has been a top-tier VPN for years, but in 2025 it doubled down on speed, privacy proofs, and day-to-day usability. I tested how it performs for streaming, gaming, public Wi-Fi,…
Investing in a strong antivirus software solution should be a top priority for anyone who is using devices that can connect to the internet, such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. However,…
Restoro Repair Tool Review Restoro Repair Tool wants to ensure that your PC is fast and stable and that you know that this should be your priority. However, PC problems are…
Intego Antivirus for Windows Review Intego Antivirus for Windows is a relatively new product developed by Intego, thus bringing an otherwise Mac-oriented antivirus manufacturer to the Windows platform. Intego Antivirus for…
In this next review, we will tell you about the five best antiviruses for Android as of September 2020 and cover the specific pros and cons of each one. We will…
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