Adobe (23)
JCry – A Ransomware written in Golang!
For several months, QH Labs has been observing an upswing in ransomware activity. We found a new ransomware which is written in Go lang. Malware authors are finding it easy to write ransomware in Go lang rather than traditional programming languages. Infection of Jcry ransomware starts with a compromised website. As shown in the above image, […]
Beware!! PDF Attachments Launching Android malware
As a normal user we receive multiple emails on a daily basis with PDF as an attachment. Recently, at Quick-Heal Security Lab, we observed a malicious PDF file sent to users as an attachment via a phishing mail. These PDF files look like a regular document but that’s not the truth. It looks locked out […]
advisory (31)
Quick Bytes: Top 5 Cyber News of the Week
Checked your Security and Privacy Score Lately? Discover the latest news from the digital world around you with a Quick line up of the top 5! Trading Fraud Alert! Exploiting the allure of stock market investments, cyber fraudsters recently targeted unsuspecting victims through a trading scam. In November 2023, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested […]
Upgrade your #DigitalSafety: Bank and Browse Safely with Quick Heal Antivirus
Ever notice how your day starts with a quick scroll through your social media feeds or a swift search on your search engine? Then, as the day progresses, do you find yourself hopping from one online shopping platform to another, exploring new sites and comparing prices? Do you seamlessly switch between messaging apps, emails, and […]
Adware (28)
PowerShell: An Attacker’s Paradise
PowerShell was originally intended as a task automation and configuration management program for system administrators. However, it didn’t take long for attackers to realize its potential for carrying out offensive operations without being detected. Due to PowerShell’s versatility, it can be seen in all stages of attacks, from initial infection vectors; used in macros […]
Auto-launching HiddAd on Google Play Store found in more than 6 million downloads
HiddenAd or HiddAd are icon-hiding adware applications. The prime motive of HiddAd is to generate revenue through aggressive advertisements. As long as HiddAd remains on the device, it will generate revenue for the malware author. To make uninstalling difficult, malware authors hide the application’s icon from the application drawer. They also use different deceptive techniques […]
