Busting VPN myths: What a VPN can do for your privacy and what it can’t

Privacy Busting VPN myths: What a VPN can do for your privacy and what it can’t Share March 6th, 2026 If you’re reading this blog, you have probably heard of or used a VPN before. The truth is, VPNs are incredibly useful! They are one of the most effective tools for protecting your online privacy...

CVE-2025-59095

The program libraries DLL and binaries used by exos 9300 contain multiple hard-coded secrets. One notable example is the function "EncryptAndDecrypt" in the library Kaba.EXOS.common.dll. This algorithm uses a simple XOR encryption technique combined with a cryptographic key cryptoKey to transform...

Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious Visual Studio Code VS Code extension with basic ransomware capabilities that appears to be created with the help of artificial intelligence – in other words, vibe-coded. Secure Annex researcher John Tuckner, who flagged the extension "susvsex,"...

Malicious code in ecinc-cloud-moaxmpp (npm)

Package exhibits multiple malicious behaviors: Office doc access/encryption, DB interaction, local storage clearing, arbitrary code execution, /dev/shm ref. The code includes a native bridge that allows it to execute arbitrary SQL queries on a mobile device’s database when used within a specific...

RansomwareSim - A Simulated Ransomware

Overview RansomwareSim is a simulated ransomware application developed for educational and training purposes. It is designed to demonstrate how ransomware encrypts files on a system and communicates with a command-and-control server. This tool is strictly for educational use and should not be use...

Financially Motivated Threat Actor Strikes with New Ransomware and Clipper Malware

A new financially motivated campaign that commenced in December 2022 has seen the unidentified threat actor behind it deploying a novel ransomware strain dubbed MortalKombat and a clipper malware known as Laplas. Cisco Talos said it "observed the actor scanning the internet for victim machines wi...

PE-Packer - A Simple Windows X86 PE File Packer Written In C And Microsoft Assembly

PE-Packer is a simple packer for Windows PE files. The new PE file after packing can obstruct the process of reverse engineering. It will do the following things when packing a PE file: Transforming the original import table. Encrypting sections. Clearing section names. Installing the shell-entry...

DeathRansom - A Ransomware Developed In Python, With Bypass Technics, For Educational Purposes

What is a ransomware? A ransomware is malware that encrypts all your files and shows a ransom request, which tells you to pay a set amount, usually in bitcoins BTC, in a set time to decrypt your files, or he will delete your files. How it works? First, the script checks if it's in a sandbox,...

HTTPS Everywhere - A Browser Extension That Encrypts Your Communications With Many Websites That Offer HTTPS But Still Allow Unencrypted Connections

A browser extension that encrypts your communications with many websites that offer HTTPS but still allow unencrypted connections. Getting Started Get the packages you need and install a git hook to run tests before push: bash install-dev-dependencies.sh Run the ruleset validations and browser...

Snatch Ransomware Reboots Windows in Safe Mode to Bypass Antivirus

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new variant of the Snatch ransomware that first reboots infected Windows computers into Safe Mode and only then encrypts victims' files to avoid antivirus detection. Unlike traditional malware, the new Snatch ransomware chooses to run in Safe Mode because ...

New Android Ransomware Permanently Changes PIN, Demands Ransom

By Waqas DoubleLocker Android Ransomware Encrypts Data and Changes PIN to Permanently This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: New Android Ransomware Permanently Changes PIN, Demands Ransom...

SSL/TLS Service Requires Client Certificate

The remote service encrypts communications using SSL/TLS and requires a client certificate in order to establish an SSL/TLS connection. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include"compat.inc"; if description scriptid91263; scriptversion"$Revision: 1.1 $"; scriptcvsdate"$Date: 2016/05/19 21:27:00 $";...

Petya Ransomware Installs Mischa As Failsafe

The Petya ransomware strain signaled a new escalation for crypto-malware when it surfaced in March. For the first time, ransomware went beyond encrypting files on local and shared drives and instead set its sights on locking up the Master File Table on compromised machines. Petya did have its...

New Ransom malware infecting computers

The Metropolitan Police have issued an urgent warning about a new ransom malware that is in circulation. Ransomware also referred to in some cases as cryptoviruses, cryptotrojans or cryptoworms comprises a class of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands...

CVE-2012-3818

The fpm exporter in Revelation 0.4.13-2 and earlier encrypts the version number but not the password when exporting a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information...

CVE-2012-3818

The fpm exporter in Revelation 0.4.13-2 and earlier encrypts the version number but not the password when exporting a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information...

SSL Cipher Suites Supported

This plugin detects which SSL ciphers are supported by the remote service for encrypting communications. TRUSTED...