QuickHeal – Page 57 – Computer Security Articles

In the wake of the demonetisation campaign, people are opting for cashless transactions for online banking, shopping, paying bills, booking tickets, etc. But, while this mode of payment may have brought some relief to the cash crunch in ATMs and banks, it has opened up new opportunities for cybercriminals. And…

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January 18, 2017 admin

Decryption Tool for CrySiS/XTBL Ransomware

The decryption of CrySiS/XTBL Ransomware is now possible thanks to the recent release of its master decryption keys needed to recover the files encrypted by the ransomware. While we couldn’t guess the apparent reason behind the release, we decided to use this opportunity to help those who were affected by…

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January 18, 2017 admin

5 computer viruses every PC user should know about

Computer viruses are nasty little programs that are designed to lay waste to your computer. Some destroy files stored on your PC, while some trigger different software to malfunction. More nefarious viruses steal your confidential information and some even go to an extent to rig a system’s power load and…

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January 18, 2017 admin

Beware of the new WhatsApp scam that promises FREE internet!

Scammers never take a day off. And how do we know this? Well, they keep coming up with news ways and means to trick us. A fresh WhatsApp scam is running about and is tricking users with the promise of free Internet. Some WhatsApp users have reported having received a…

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January 18, 2017 admin

Vulnerability fixed in Quick Heal products

Out of Bound Write on Stack Buffer Background A security vulnerability – CVE-2017-5005 in Quick Heal allowed illegal Remote Code Execution and Privilege Escalation. Present Status • Vulnerability fixed and released as an update to all Quick Heal users on Saturday, 11th June 2016. • Quick Heal products having virus…

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January 18, 2017 admin

Alert! Install the BHIM app only from official app stores

• BHIM is a digital payment app recently launched by the Government of India. • BHIM app is currently available only in Google Play Store. • Several other apps having the name ‘BHIM’ are present in Google Play. • Install only the official BHIM app developed by ‘National Payments Corporation…

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January 18, 2017 admin

WhatsApp Virus Alert! Do not download unverified documents received over WhatsApp

Central security services in India have issued a high alert advisory against two malicious files that are circulating on WhatsApp. These files are loaded with viruses that can steal sensitive personal and banking information stored in the victim’s phone. Who is the prime target? The malicious files are in the…

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