Despite experiencing a major obstacle a year ago, in the form of Google’s anti-malware efforts, the Glupteba malware is back. First discovered in 2011, Glupteba is a veteran of the malware scene, although one which goes through periods of intense activity before...
Boxcryptor, which adds local encryption to files, is the perfect solution for ramping up file security. But now it’s being retired, where should you turn? Starting its journey in 2011, Boxcryptor has spent over a decade providing enhanced security to cloud-based...
With the end of 2022 fast approaching, it’s time to start looking ahead to the potential security threats that hackers are planning for 2023. 2022 has been another year packed full of ransomware, deceptive malware and unbelievable software vulnerabilities, so it...
Companies in the US have recently found themselves under attack by the Qakbot malware, a campaign leading to numerous infections by Black Basta ransomware. Black Basta is a ransomware group which first entered the digital waters in April 2022. Positioned as a...
The World Cup has arrived and, as ever, it is creating headlines around the world, but it’s also creating numerous opportunities for hacking groups. Fair play should be at the heart of everything taking place on the pitch during the World Cup, which is being held in...
We live in a world where countries are capable of blocking internet access for their citizens, but Tor Snowflake allows the people to beat this censorship. A contemporary example of internet censorship can be found in Iran, a country currently undergoing protests and...
Each new edition of Windows comes with a range of features to make life easier, and Windows 11 is no different. But do you know all its tips and tricks? Windows 11 was released in October 2021 and instantly became the go-to operating system for PC owners. With...
The importance of installing updates has been highlighted by VMware Users who have failed to update and found themselves at the mercy of malware attacks. VMware is a tech company which specializes in providing both cloud computing services and virtualization...
A vulnerable Windows driver has been revealed to be the ‘hole in the fence’ that the BlackByte ransomware needs to breach your IT infrastructure. The attack is interesting in that it uses a relatively new attack strategy known as Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver...
It may sound like a backwards step, but a group of cyber criminals have decided to enlist the help of the postal service to deliver their malware. Snail mail may feel like an archaic method of attack for cyber criminals, but it’s surprisingly effective as a series of...