Category Archives: Virus Information

Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP and Windows 8 (WannaCrypt)

Please use the below links to download the recently released update for Windows XP and Windows 8. Windows XP SP3 (X86) Windows XP Embedded SP3 (32-bit) Windows 8 (32-bit) Windows 8 x64

WannaCrypt attacks

The ransom is $300 and you’ve got 3 days to pay before it doubles to $600. If you don’t pay within a week then the ransomware threatens to delete the files altogether. Note the “Wana Decrypt0r” title on the window below: the three terms WannaCry, Wcry and WannaCrypt are all referring to the same piece… Read More: WannaCrypt attacks »

Microsoft Safety Scanner

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software. Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft… Read More: Microsoft Safety Scanner »

Microsoft is warning Windows users over a fake Microsoft security product that locks an infected computer and tries to trick victims into calling a support number

Microsoft doesn’t call you to offer tech support and does not provide phone numbers to call on its BSoD security warnings. Microsoft has sounded the alarm over a fake installer for its Security Essentials, which attempts to trick victims into contacting bogus help centres. Microsoft has released a “severe” warning over new Windows malware… Read More: Microsoft is warning Windows users over a fake Microsoft security… »

KillerLocker Ransomware

We have received reports of yet another ransomware. KillerLocker ransomware is not vastly different from other ransomwares that we have seen in the past. It encrypts the victim’s files and shows a warning once it finished its job. This time, the warning uses a creepy image of a killer clown. With killer clown attacks all… Read More: KillerLocker Ransomware »

Windows users warned over spammed-out gadget malware attack

Windows users are at risk of having their computers infected, after a malware attack posing as an “important company update” was spammed out. The emails, which use forged headers to pretend to come from the same domain as your email address (in other words, if you have an email of fred@example.com the email… Read More: Windows users warned over spammed-out gadget malware attack »

BT – Loss of Internet after recent McAfee update

To find out if you are impacted by this, check your McAfee DAT version. Right-click the McAfee icon in the system tray at the bottom right of your desktop, and either: 1) select About, or 2) select Open BT NetProtect Plus and then click on the About link near the top right. Look for the… Read More: BT – Loss of Internet after recent McAfee update »