There are three stories we will report on in this month’s edition of cybersecurity news headlines. Travelex, the company that suffered a major cyber attack back in December 2019, reportedly paid a $2.3 million ransom to restore their systems. Cyber attacks on healthcare continue even during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many hospitals becoming targets. And a Los Angeles county city…
Koti Ransomware will encrypt your files
Koti Ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Djvu ransomware family. It’s a dangerous piece of malware because it will essentially lock your files and demand that you pay a ransom to get them back. It demands $980, which is the same amount all other versions of Djvu ransomware demand. All encrypted files will have the…
What is Ashampoo WinOptimizer
Ashampoo WinOptimizer refers to a system optimization program WinOptimizer developed by Ashampoo. System optimizers are programs that try to improve the computer’s performance but are rarely of any actual use to users. This particular system optimizer is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its questionable features and tendency to exaggerate scan results to encourage…
What is Internet Optimizer?
Internet Optimizer is an ad-supported application that continuously runs in the background and floods you with unreliable ads. It is linked to DyFuCa spyware that is used to steal users’ personal information. Although the main purpose of the adware is to expose users to various advertisements, it also functions as a malware downloader and installer. The program is…
What is search.visiblecooking.com
search.visiblecooking.com is a browser hijacker website that will be set as the homepage, new tabs and search engine if a particular browser hijacker installs. Browser hijackers are not malicious computer infections but they aren’t harmless either. They aim to redirect users to sponsored websites in order to generate traffic and revenue but those sites can sometimes expose users…
What is search.Mapsstars.com
search.Mapsstars.com is a browser hijacker website that could be set as your homepage and new tabs, meaning you would be redirected to it every time you open your browser. The hijacker will change browser’s settings without your permission, and then try to redirect you sponsored websites. These redirects are the main purpose of hijackers. The more they redirect,…
What is Segurazo Antivirus
Segurazo Antivirus is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is advertised as a useful anti-virus program. While it’s not a malicious program, Segurazo Antivirus exhibits suspicious behaviour, thus is classified as a potentially unwanted program. It can install via freeware bundles without users even noticing, and then proceeds to try to convince them that the computer is…
What is search.hyougotrecipesdcwsto.com
search.hyougotrecipesdcwsto.com is a questionable website that would be set as your homepage if you have the You Got Recipes browser hijacker installed. It’s very likely that you do not recall installing the You Got Recipes App and are now confused as to why your browser’s settings have suddenly been changed. This is not unusual because browser hijackers tend…