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What kind of malware is Gotmydatafast?

During our assessment of the malware, it was found that Gotmydatafast operates as ransomware. Upon infiltrating the operating system, Gotmydatafast encrypts and renames files and provides two ransom notes ("info.hta" and "info.txt"). This ransomware is part of the Phobos family and was discovered during an examination of samples uploaded to VirusTotal.

Gotmydatafast append the victim's ID, gotmydatafast@skiff.com email address, and ".gotmydatafast" extension to filenames. For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.id[9ECFA84E-3533].[gotmydatafast@skiff.com].gotmydatafast", "2.png" to "2.png.id[9ECFA84E-3533].[gotmydatafast@skiff.com].gotmydatafast", etc.

What kind of application is DynamicTable?

During our examination, we discovered that DynamicTable is an application of concern, as it exhibits unwanted advertisements. Consequently, DynamicTable is categorized as adware. Apart from displaying ads, DynamicTable has the potential to collect user data. Typically, applications similar to DynamicTable are disseminated through dubious channels.

What kind of program is Ad Skipper?

Upon examining the application, we found that Ad Skipper is designed to display advertisements instead of fulfilling its intended purpose of "skipping" them. Applications like Ad Skipper are classified as adware. It is typical for such apps to be promoted without disclosing the full extent of their functions and employing deceptive distribution methods.

What kind of software is Extreme Security Adblocker?

While investigating suspect websites, our researchers discovered Extreme Security Adblocker. This browser extension is promoted as a security-oriented ad-blocking tool.

However, after examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware. Hence, instead of removing adverts – it displays them. Additionally, this extension spies on users' browsing activity.

What kind of software is Mycool search?

Our researchers discovered the Mycool search browser extension during a routine inspection of dubious websites. After investigating this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Mycool search makes changes to browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) the search.mycooltab.com fake search engine.

What kind of software is AltostratusOpacus?

AltostratusOpacus is the name of a malicious browser extension. While investigating dubious sites, our researchers discovered this software in an installer promoted by a deceptive webpage.

AltostratusOpacus targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, and it can manage their settings. Additionally, this extension spies on users' browsing activity.

What kind of malware is SNet?

Our researchers found the SNet ransomware during a routine inspection of new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Malicious programs that are classed as ransomware operate by encrypting data in order to demand ransoms for its decryption.

After we executed a sample of SNet on our testing system, it encrypted files and added the ".SNet" extension to their filenames. For example, a file originally titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.SNet", "2.png" as "2.png.SNet", and so forth for all of the locked files. Once this process was finished, a ransom note named "DecryptNote.txt" was created.

What kind of email is "MINISTÉRIO PUBLICO PORTUGAL"?

Upon investigation, we determined that the "MINISTÉRIO PUBLICO PORTUGAL" email is malspam. This letter is presented as a notification regarding an investigation of the recipient by Portugal's Public Prosecution Service (Ministério Público). The claims made by this spam email are false; their purpose is to deceive users into opening a malware-spreading file.

What kind of scam is "Microsoft Windows Firewall Warning"?

While investigating untrustworthy sites, our research team discovered the "Microsoft Windows Firewall Warning" scam. Upon inspection, we determined that it is a technical support scam.

This scheme falsely claims that the user's computer is infected with malware and requires immediate actions to be secured. The goal is to trick the victim into calling the supposed helpline, thus entangling them into an elaborate scam.

What is "Email Security Notification"?

Upon reviewing the email, it has been identified that it is a deceptive message (a phishing attempt) with the intention of deceiving recipients into disclosing sensitive information. The email masquerades as a notification from an email service provider and includes a link leading to a phishing website.