Cuag ransomware is a generic file-encrypting malware infection from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It’s a very serious threat because it encrypts files, and it’s not always possible to recover them. The cybercriminals operating this ransomware release new file-encrypting malware on a regular basis, and Cuag ransomware is one of the more recent versions to come from Djvu. Ransomware usually adds file…
“Alert! Windows-11 Can Not Update” is a tech-support scam that falsely warns about a computer being blocked. If you get this pop-up on your screen, do not call the shown phone number because you will be scammed. Instead, close the pop-up without engaging with it. These pop-ups can be triggered either by questionable websites you visit or by an adware…
Bbbw ransomware is yet another Djvu/STOP ransomware version, adding to the hundreds of ransomware released by the cybercriminals operating Djvu. The cybercrime gang releases new versions on a regular basis, sometimes even every other day. They’re more or less similar to one another but you can differentiate them by the extensions they add to encrypted files. This particular one adds…
Maiv ransomware is the newest addition to a notorious ransomware family known as Djvu/STOP. It’s a dangerous malware infection that will encrypt your files and demand money in exchange for their decryption. The cybercrime gang operating Maiv ransomware has released hundreds of ransomware infections, all of which can be differentiated by the extensions added to encrypted files. If you cannot open…
In this year’s first edition of cybersecurity news headlines, we discuss 4 stories. More specifically, the arrest of REvil gang members, a cyberattack on Ukraine’s government websites, hackers stealing $34 million from Crypto.com, and a cyberattack on the Red Cross organization. For some, it’s been a particularly devastating start of the year, with stolen money and exposed data. However, Russian…
Qqqe ransomware is yet another file-encrypting malware from the Djvu/STOP ransomware family. It’s a dangerous malware infection that will encrypt personal files and demand money in exchange for their decryption. It’s fairly typical ransomware, though that does not mean it’s not dangerous. Once files are encrypted, you will not be able to open them unless you first decrypt them using…
Yoqs ransomware is a generic malware infection operated by the Djvu/STOP ransomware gang. The hacker group is responsible for releasing hundreds of ransomware versions, with Yoqs being one of the more recent ones. These versions are usually quite similar but it’s possible to identify them by the extensions they add to encrypted files. This one adds .yoqs. You will not…
Killsexkcell.com is a pretty generic website that pushes a social engineering scam to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. It misuses a legitimate browser feature to do that. As soon as you’re redirected to the site, you’ll be shown a browser alert saying “Killsexkcell.com wants to show notifications”. If you allow the notifications, your desktop will be spammed…