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A great security vulnerability has been discovered and it is now known as the Heartbleed Bug. This is not an ordinary vulnerability which is linked to a specific service or operating system. In fact, this exploit can be detrimental to the users of various operating systems using various different services. Whether you shop online using Amazon web services, blog on Tumblr, or manage your finances online, the clandestine bug can abuse your virtual security. The main objective behind this vulnerability is to expose your login data to parties who know how to use it. Unfortunately, this data could have been leaked already, even if you know nothing about it. If you take no action, it is possible that sooner or later your virtual accounts will be hijacked, and this is extremely dangerous. Read more »

'Pony' botnet steals bitcoins

In the cyber world, the term ‘Pony’ refers to a computer infection. The Pony virus makes the victimized computer part of the Pony botnet. The Pony botnet is employed by the criminals to steal account credentials and such digital currencies as Bitcoins, Litecoins, Primecoins and Feathercoins. Digital currencies are getting more popular; moreover, it is much easier to steal digital currencies than steal money from a bank. In order to prevent online breaches, computer users should pay more attention to the so-called digital wallets. If your digital money is not encrypted, i.e., it is no protected by a password, remove attackers can steal the private key associated with the virtual wallet and safely transfer the content of your wallet to another wallet. Read more »

Gendarmerie Nationale Mac OS X Virus is an online scam aimed at deceiving Apple users. For years, Windows operating systems have been the major target of the creators of ransomware, but now those user who have Mac OS X are on target. Gendarmerie Nationale Mac Os X Virus is a deceitful browser warning which appears on Safari while browsing insecure websites. Usually, when a Windows user finds a full-screen warning that demands money, it means that the computers has been infected with a dangerous Trojan horse, which encrypts files and does not allow the user to access the system. In the present case, the system is not affected by Gendarmerie Nationale Mac Os X Virus, but it does not mean that it cannot be tampered with in the near future. Read more »

Csrss.exe is an authentic Windows component, so you should not be surprised to discover it running on your Task Manager. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers also indicate that you should be extremely careful with the removal of this file because it could lead to serious Windows dysfunctions. Why would you want to delete csrss.exe from your operating Windows system? Even though the executable exists on all Windows computers at times you may discover several versions of it. In case this happens, there is a great chance that one of these files is malicious. What is more, cyber criminals could even hijack the authentic executable to initiate malignant activity. Unfortunately, such activity could be hidden to avoid malware detection and removal, so we recommend reading the report to learn whether you personal computer has been infected by cyber criminals. Read more »

If you have discovered mqrt.dll running on the computer, you should not rush to remove it. According to the researchers at Anti-Spyware-101.com, this dynamic link library file in most cases is an authentic Windows component which aids the necessary updates. It is also known as the Microsoft Message Queue server and, as the name indicates, it queues messages which may require your attention. For example, if the file is active you are informed about Windows updates as soon as they are available. Even though the dynamic link library file is clearly functional and harmless, some Windows experts indicate that you need to be extra cautious about it. Do you know why you may want to delete this file? Continue reading to learn more about mqrt.dll removal. Read more »

Facebook Stalker Virus is technically not a computer virus as it affects Facebook accounts at the social networking website, but it can cause serious security programs so one should not ignore it. Most of the time users are tricked into making use of Facebook Stalker Virus for keeping track on who visits their profile (needless to say, that this function does not work). Since you cannot allow this infection to take over your Facebook account, make sure that you get rid of Facebook Stalker Virus as soon as possible by changing your Facebook password and then investing in a reliable antimalware tool. Read more »

Facebook Automatic Wall Post Virus is a scam that spreads via Facebook. So far, several infections that are aimed at penetrating onto the users’ Facebook accounts have been detected, and most of them spread with the help of the very user. He or she finds a link shared on the timeline and if the link is clicked on, a new Facebook account is infected. Facebook Automatic Wall Post Virus may be used for various purposes. Schemers may use the infected account for spreading new malicious links or penetrating into the operating system. One of the threats that can easily get access to your Facebook profile is Facebook Change Color Virus, which automatically displays links on your Facebook wall and can access the contact list and other personal information. Read more »

Facebook Change Color Virus is a malicious infection that affects Facebook social network. Luckily, it does not get installed on your computer, but that does not mean that your system is safe from outside threats. It is only natural, however, that Facebook seems to get attacked by various spyware and adware scams lately, considering that it is probably the biggest social network in the world. As it can be judged from Facebook Change Color Virus’s name, this infection offers you to change the default blue Facebook color in pink. However, should you click on the link that offers that, your account would get infected with the same scam as well. Read more »

Facebook Message Virus is a computer infection that is responsible for hijacking Facebook accounts and sending out fake spam messages to all the “friends” of the hijacked user. According to various news reports, this new infection could spread at around 40,000 attacks per hour, and more than 800,000 Google Chrome users have been affected so far. Such fast distribution of the infection calls for extreme cautiousness. Be careful when you browse Facebook, and do remove Facebook Message Virus as soon as you can, otherwise this infection may be responsible for a big personal data leak that you definitely would want to avoid. Read more »

Ransomware infections from the Ukash Virus group, such as FBI MoneyPak Virus, have been terrorizing Windows users all over the world for significant period of time now. All the while Mac users could feel safe and secure, because FBI Ransomware Virus did not seem to be able to affect Mac OSX Safari. However, the latest developments show that even Mac users cannot be safe anymore – they need to figure out how to remove FBI Ransomware Virus from their browser as well. This article discusses the symptoms of the infection, its possible consequences and how to restore full access to the Safari web browser. Read more »