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Our discovery of Smile occurred while examining malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal. Upon analysis, we concluded that Smile is ransomware that encrypts files to prevent victims from accessing them. This malware also changes the desktop wallpaper, drops a ransom note ("SM$LE-read-it.txt"), and a
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Our researchers found the Popup Blocker Max browser extension while investigating dubious websites. It is promoted as a tool for blocking pop-ups and other types of ads (ad blocker). Upon inspection, we determined that this extension operates as adware – i.e., it displays advertisements. A
After reading this "Google Anniversary Award" email, we determined that it is a phishing scam. This spam message claims that the recipient has been selected as a winner in an award organized by Google. It must be emphasized that this email is fake and not associated with the actual Google LLC. Th
Trendthreadlink[.]com is a rogue page discovered by our researchers during a routine investigative session. This webpage promotes deceptive content and browser notification spam. It can redirect users to different (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites as well. Most visitors to trendthreadlink[.]
After inspecting this "Online Webmail Deactivation" email, we determined that it is spam. This is a phishing email targeting log-in credentials by claiming that the account has been blocked and will be deactivated unless the appropriate actions are taken. The spam email with the subject "N