Detection & Prevention
As we approach 2025, the cyber landscape is expected to become even more complex and challenging, making it imperative for antivirus programs to evolve and stay ahead of potential threats. The surge in digital activities has made personal data increasingly valuable, thus more susceptible to breaches and cyberattacks. Consequently, individuals must
The recent discovery of the Banshee Stealer malware by Check Point Research (CPR) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This sophisticated malware, designed specifically to exploit macOS systems, managed to remain undetected for over two months, posing significant threats to users worldwide. Despite macOS's reputation for robust
Trojan:JS/FakeUpdate.HNAP!MTB is a detection by Microsoft Defender, flagging a malicious program in the system. This virus emerges from the heuristic detection system, which scans for malware based on behavior. While this approach enables identifying the latest threats, it can sometimes result in false positives. In a world where cyber threats are
Held ransomware is a type of virus designed to lock users' data and demand a ransom for its release, making it a severe threat. Originating from the Djvu family, this ransomware encrypts files, appending the ".held" extension, and leaves a ransom note named "_readme.txt." The attackers insist on a payment to provide a decryption tool, but paying
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities discovered in widely-used tools can have far-reaching implications that disturb the entire cyber community. One such vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43405, was recently uncovered in Nuclei, an open-source security tool developed by ProjectDiscovery. This significant revelation