ExisorWhat is Google Ads Malware? Cyberattackers have been increasingly using Google Ads to spread malware. The cyberattackers often clone official websites and distribute trojanized versions of the software when users attempt to download. Some of the products that have been impersonated in Google Ad malware attacks like this include Grammarly, MSI Afterburner, Slack, Dashlane, Malwarebytes, […]
What is a RAT? A remote access trojan (RAT) is a type of malware that gives a cyberattacker remote access of a computer. Once the cyberattacker has gained control of the computer, they can use the infected machine for a litany of activities including viewing and downloading files, deleting files, editing or implanting data, logging […]
What is Dropper Malware? Droppers are a type of Trojan that installs other malware once it is present in a system. They are named droppers because they ‘drop’ malware and malware components into an already-compromised system. A dropper’s payload often contains more Trojans. Some droppers contain a single malicious program, but many contain multiple malware […]
What is Emotet? Emotet is a computer malware program that was originally developed in 2014 as a banking Trojan. The goal of the malware was to access foreign devices and spy on sensitive private data. Once a device is infected, the malware spreads like a computer worm and attempts to infiltrate other computers on the […]