Category Archives: Malware

ASUS Live Update compromised by attackers

ASUS Live Update compromised by attackers If you have an ASUS computer, this is for you. ASUS Live Update was compromised by attackers and loaded with a malicious update – a backdoor Trojan known as Operation ShadowHammer. As of right now, it’s estimated that around a half-million Windows (ASUS) computers have had the malicious backdoor installed on their… Read More »

Be Prepared – Not Scared: Tech Support Scams & Microsoft Support Scams Are Everywhere!

Be Prepared – Not Scared: Tech Support Scams & Microsoft Support Scams Are Everywhere! Preface: Each week we receive several emails from people who have been scammed by either a Microsoft support scam or another support scam. We are reprising this article because it’s important that you know what these scams look like, how they work, and how… Read More »

Beware Browser Extensions For Package Tracking

Beware Browser Extensions For Package Tracking ‘Tis the season to be jolly – and the season when all the miscreants crawl out from under their respective rocks.  More packages are shipped during December than at any other month of the year. Perhaps you’re expecting some packages soon.  Be careful: This is the time when spammers flood inboxes with… Read More »