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Nigra Ransomware

What kind of malware is Nigra?

While reviewing new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our research team discovered the Nigra ransomware. Programs within this classification are designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption.

On our testing system, Nigra encrypted files and appended their filenames with a unique ID assigned to the victim, the cyber criminals' email address, and a ".nigra" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.[baf1c5b249].[c2y@startmail.com].nigra".

After the encryption process was completed, a ransom-demanding message – "README_WARNING.txt" – was dropped.

   
qBit Stealer

What kind of malware is qBit?

A malware known as qBit Stealer, which is created to gather information from compromised systems, is currently being promoted in a hackers' forum. This malware, developed using the Go programming language, has the ability to bypass endpoint threat detection and response (EDR) systems and provides the attackers with the option to upload pilfered data to a location of their preference.

   
Poopy Butt-face Ransomware

What kind of malware is Poopy Butt-face?

During analysis of samples uploaded to the VirusTotal website, a ransomware variant based on the Chaos ransomware dubbed Poopy Butt-face has been discovered. Poopy Butt-face encrypts files and changes their filenames by adding the ".Poop" extension. For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Poop", "2.png" to "2.png.Poop", etc.

Additionally, Poopy Butt-face leaves a ransom note, a text file named "Pooop-ransom.txt".

   
ProcesserFlow Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is ProcesserFlow?

ProcesserFlow is an advertising-supported application that we have discovered during the examination of suspicious websites. The purpose of ProcesserFlow is to display annoying advertisements to users. However, this app may not only interrupt user activities but also raise potential security concerns.

   
BoostMapper Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is BoostMapper?

The analysis of the BoostMapper app has shown that it falls into the category of adware. Software of this type can sneak into devices and flood users with uninvited advertisements, potentially compromising the online experience. The ads BoostMapper displays disrupt user activity and pose potential security threats.

   
FestucaGlauca Malicious Extension

What kind of application is FestucaGlauca?

The FestucaGlauca browser extension has drawn attention during an examination of a malicious installer found on a shady website. This app can access various data, manage themes and extensions, and perform other actions within Chrome browsers. Since this app is considered malicious, users should remove it as soon as possible.

   
Routine System Maintenance Email Scam

What is "Routine System Maintenance"?

After careful examination, it has been verified that this email constitutes a phishing scam. The perpetrators behind this fraudulent campaign seek to deceive recipients into disclosing sensitive information on a fake page. Consequently, it is highly advised to disregard this email.

   
OptionSatellite Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is OptionSatellite?

Upon examining the OptionSatellite app, it became clear that it is an adware-type application that can infiltrate devices and inundate users with unwanted advertisements. This intrusive software may compromise the online experience by displaying incessant ads, leading to potential security risks and a slowdown in the device's performance.

   
PlotPages Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is PlotPages?

PlotPages is an adware-type app that we discovered while investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. This advertising-supported software is part of the AdLoad malware family. PlotPages is designed to feed users with unwanted and deceptive adverts.

   
Myzevstudio.com Ads

What kind of page is myzevstudio[.]com?

Myzevstudio[.]com is a rogue webpage that we discovered while investigating suspicious sites. It is designed to endorse spam browser notifications and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) websites. Most users access myzevstudio[.]com and webpages akin to it via redirects generated by sites that employ rogue advertising networks.

   

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