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Monreo Malware Attacking Mac Devices
In the last week of May, researchers announced of a new Mac-based cryptojacking attacking the Apple’s forums. The malware deceived users to unintentionally run software that mines privacy coin monreo which is the most preferred cryptocurrency for hackers. The mysterious…
Comodo Internet Security Premium wins TOP product, again!!!
Comodo the only solution to win ‘Top Product’ award from leading antivirus testing organization Comodo Internet Security Premium has landed another ‘Top Product’ award from AV-TEST in its latest April 2018 report. Significantly, Comodo was the only product to receive…
A Cryptomining Malware Named WinstarNssmMiner is Brutally Hijacking Computers
A new kind of Cryptominning malware is spreading fastly, infecting nearly 500,000 computers in just three days. Researchers have named it as ‘WinstarNssmMiner,’ and it is built based on an open-source and legitimate Monero mining utility named XMRig. ‘WinstarNssmMiner’ malware…
What makes a good antivirus and what are its features?
Day by day, the virus and other malware threats are growing even bigger than anticipated – thereby, it has become vital for any smart device user to stay updated to steer clear of the dangers. If you are wondering which…
Tim Hortons Malware Attack & Aftermath…Thoughts On National Doughnut Day!
Three months ago, Tim Hortons coffee and doughnut fast food restaurants reportedly suffered from a severe malware attack. The malware first struck the Tim Hortons point-of-sale (POS) terminals and brought-down cash registers at hundreds of franchises. In recent times, the…
Cybercriminals and the activities performed by them and how to remain safe?
The technological advancement has made it easier for cybercriminals by granting access to everything while sitting in one place. In today’s ever-evolving cyber attacks, hackers develop more advanced weapons in cyberspace that will allow them to bypass the virus protection…
How To Get Rid Of Malware on Mac
The modern-day malware is not easy to handle. Because there’s so many of them – adware, spyware, ransomware and more. And they just don’t affect Windows and Linux alone. Mac OS too are vulnerable. So if your using Mac and…
Definition of Computer Virus. What are they and How to Remove them
A computer virus is a malicious software program or piece of code created by a hacker to upload onto a user’s computer without their knowledge for performing malicious actions. Computer viruses are harmful and designed to spread from host to…
Rootkit: What is Rootkit & it’s types? How to Detect it
In simple language, ‘rootkit’ is basically a software kit used to get to the root of the computer. In other words, a software kit used to gain admin access to the computer and thereby control it. Developed as a legitimate…
5 Top-Rated Antivirus Apps For Android
Despite Google’s immense efforts in securing Android; the widely-used operating system remains vulnerable to numerous online threats. The best way to steer clear of the threats is to install the best antivirus app for Android devices. Some of us…
