Battling the Death Trap of Malicious Loan Apps

In the age of instant finance at our fingertips, loan apps have reshaped how we access funds. But beneath the convenience lies a concerning trend – malicious apps that are being linked to tragic outcomes. In this blog, we will shed light on the alarming rise of these ‘death-traps,’ unravel the mechanics of these apps, […]

Mallox Ransomware Strikes Unsecured MSSQL Servers

Introduction: First observed in the middle of 2021, ‘Mallox’ Ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat in the cyber crime landscape. With its ability to encrypt all volumes, including local and network shared drives, it gradually spreads its control over the system, leaving victims in a state of digital despair. Mallox Ransomware uses the “.mallox” […]

DarkRace Ransomware: A Deep Dive into its Techniques and Impact

As cyber threats continue to evolve, a new ransomware has been discovered bearing unmistakable similarities to another well-known ransomware variant, Lockbit. It is noteworthy to point out that Lockbit’s source code was leaked around a year ago, making it possible for other threat actors to potentially develop new variants based on this. Therefore, the discovery […]

Ethical Web Scraping and Crawling: Navigating the Digital World Responsibly

The wealth of data available on the internet and the infinite potential that it has to offer requires much diligence and technique to unlock. This is where ‘Web Crawling’ and ‘Web Scraping’ come in. However, since its introduction, the term “Web Scraping” has been associated with a common misconception – the question of its legality. […]