- Advisories
- By Eduard Kovacs
- November 5th, 2013
Users Warned About AVG Tech Support Scams
AVG will not make unsolicited calls offering to fix your computer
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- November 4th, 2013
CryptoLocker Cybercriminals Launch Decryption Service for Victims
In case you change your mind about paying up, it will cost you five times more
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 31st, 2013
Sophos Updates Threatsaurus with Simplified Definitions and New Tips
The latest release is a result of a partnership with the Center for Internet and Security
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 30th, 2013
Bogus Warning Says “Really Bad Virus” Causes Physical Damage to Computers
The warning most likely refers to the CryptoLocker ransomware
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 28th, 2013
“Free GTA V Download” Website Used to Distribute Shady Software
Instead of GTA V, users are served a worthless application
- Advisories
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 24th, 2013
Ohio Attorney General Warns of “Sweetheart Scams”
One individual has lost $210,000 (€290,000) to scammers
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 18th, 2013
Facebook Scam: 2013 Ford Mustang Giveaway
Several scam pages have been set up by cybercrooks
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 17th, 2013
Malta Police Force Warns of Ransomware Abusing Its Name
Users whose computers are infected are advised to file a police report
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 14th, 2013
Misleading Posts Inform Users of Facebook Virus Called “Death Age”
While there are many spammy apps, the posts are inaccurate and misleading
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 26th, 2013
“The Middle” Episode Provides Important Lesson on Internet Safety
“It's a scam! Not everything on the Internet is true”
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 25th, 2013
The FBI Says 419 Scammers Continue to Leverage Agency’s Name
The latest emails use the name of FBI Director James B. Comey
- Advisories
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 24th, 2013
Guide: Remove Qvo6 Browser Hijacker
Automatic and manual removal steps for the Qvo6 adware
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 20th, 2013
FBI Warns of Beta Bot Malware
The malware blocks antivirus applications and prevents users from accessing security sites
- Advisories
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 20th, 2013
Organizations That Fail to Upgrade to 2048-Bit SSL Certificates Are Sitting Ducks
An expert explains the risks of not upgrading before the NIST-set deadline
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 19th, 2013
Fake Incoming Fax Report Emails Spread Trojans
At least two variations of the bogus messages are currently making the rounds
- Spam Reports
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 18th, 2013
Beware of Radisson Blu Hotel Job Scams
Scammers try to trick people into paying all sorts of fees
- Advisories
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 12th, 2013
Security Expert: Malicious Entities Should Be the Only Ones Blamed
Panda Security researcher Bart Blaze makes an interesting point