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” […]
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 […]
The rise of ransomware and malware variants has been a growing concern for individuals and organizations alike. With new strains of malicious software emerging every day, the threat landscape has become increasingly complex and dangerous. Let’s delve into the world of ransomware and explore how we can protect ourselves against this ever-evolving threat. Introduction The […]
Have you received an SMS with a link that says, “Register for vaccine using COVID-19 app”? Well, beware! It’s fake – and probably riddled with malware. The government of India started with the COVID-19 vaccination drive for everyone above 18, but consumers are facing problems in booking a slot due to a shortage in vaccines. […]
Recently, Quick Heal Security Labs found an Android application present on the Google Play Store which was infected by Windows malware. The application is meant for Gionee SmartWatch configuration and visualizing the data through App. On further analyzing the App, we found few HTML files which were infected with Windows malware. These infected HTML files […]
Quick Heal Security Lab spotted 27 malicious apps of dropper category on official “Google Play Store”. These apps have been removed from Play Store after Quick Heal Security Lab reported it to Google last week. These apps continuously show installation prompt for fake “Google Play Store”. If any user falls prey to this trap and […]
