Malware Security Alerts Weekly Report for May 30 - June 5, 2021

This week, the SpyHunter malware research team has highlighted a weekly roundup of common and critical malware threats that are currently affecting computers around the world. Take a look at this week's report and stay ahead of trending malware threats!

This Week in Malware Video

This episode discusses the following topics: How Ehiz Ransomware is holding personal files for hostage, how the Maximus-time.com's advertisements may lead to unwanted redirects and potentially harmful content, and how the file-locking Igvm Ransomware threat is demanding ransom payments of $490 from its victims.

Malware Security Alerts of the Week

	Epsilon Red Ransomware Epsilon Red Ransomware is a newer type of threat that leverages the vulnerabilities within Microsoft Exchange to attack computers, most of which are in U.S. hospitality companies. Read more
	Agafurretor.com Agafurretor.com is a questionable website and browser hijacker that is part of a misschievous advertising campaign that may render ads and pop-ups that lead to potentially harmful content. Read more
	Cryptic Trojan Cryptic Trojan is a dangerous vulnerability that is exploited within the Internet Explorer web browser application that may allow remote hackers to infiltrate the infected PC. Read more
	Ehiz Ransomware Ehiz Ransomware is a vicious computer threat known to encrypt several file types before demanding a ransom payment to supposedly restore the encrypted files. Read more

This Week’s Most Interesting Computer Security and Malware News

China-backed Hackers Break into New York's Subway System - What Happened? A massive cyberattack has taken place from alleged Chinese hackers that broke into New York City's massive Subway System's Metro Transportation Authority. Read more

World's Biggest Meat Supplier JBS Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack A ransomware hacking group has successfully attacked the JBS meat supplier company leaving them somewhat crippled and causing a domino effect with distribution of meat products throughout the USA. Read more