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DNSSEC: why do we need it?
DNSSEC is short for Domain Name System Security Extensions. It is a set of extensions that add extra security to the…
Spigot browser hijackers
There is a large family of Spigot browser hijackers that all have a lot in common. So by giving you a…
Understanding the basics of two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is the least complex version of multi-factor authorization (MFA) and was invented to add an extra layer of…
Explained: Environmental variables
Sometimes when you are looking for instructions to troubleshoot software issues or adapt software to your liking and you are looking…
A closer look at a tech support screen locker
In this blog post, we are going to take a closer look at some of the code that the most predominant…
Explained: Domain Generating Algorithm
A Domain Generating Algorithm (DGA) is a program or subroutine that provides malware with new domains on demand or on the…
Forced into installing a Chrome extension
We have found a number of websites whose sole purpose is to try and force an extension on anyone visiting that…
Fake pharma sites are getting even more obnoxious
Recently, we have noticed that fake pharma sites seem to have discovered the use of JavaScript to change the “Stay or…
Get your RAT on Pastebin
While it is not uncommon to find malware or code on Pastebin, it is a surprise to find a dropper that…