SmartConsole is a rogue application discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After inspecting this piece of software, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported softwa
While browsing new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our research team discovered the HelperSection rogue application. Following examination, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software (adware) aims to generate revenue for it
Our researchers discovered the GeneralProgress rogue app while reviewing new submissions to the VirusTotal website. Upon examination, we learned that this application is adware from the AdLoad malware family. GeneralProgress is designed to generate revenue for its developers/publishers through a
Our inspection of the "2025 World Sustainable Development Summit Invitation" email revealed that it is spam. This fake message is presented as an invite to its namesake event. It must be emphasized that this email is fraudulent and not associated with any legitimate events or entities. The likely
After investigating the "Urgent Investment Arrangement" email, we learned that it is spam. The attachment proposes a deal to the recipient, wherein they will be presented as the sender's relative to safeguard exorbitant funds. In exchange, they are promised 30% of the money. It must be emphasized
"You've Made The 5-billionth Search" is a scam, which is a part of another scam called "You Have Won A Google Gift" and is distributed through a deceptive website. People commonly visit websites of this type unintentionally - they are redirected to them by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs)
"Instagram Password Hacker" is a scam run on various deceptive websites. This scheme is presented as a hacking service allowing users to steal Instagram social media accounts by entering their usernames. The aim of "Instagram Password Hacker" is to promote untrustworthy and malicious sites, namel
Our inspection of the "Affirm Account Status By Completing CAPTCHA" email revealed that it is spam. This is a phishing scam that targets email log-in credentials through a lure concerning inactive account reduction efforts. The spam email with the subject "Confirm You Are Not A Robot (19cÐ
Noodlophile is the name of a stealer-type malware. It operates by extracting and exfiltrating sensitive information from infected devices and installed applications. Evidence suggests that the developer of this stealer is a Vietnamese-speaker. Noodlophile has been observed being offered for sale
"Mr Beast Giveaway scam" refers to a scheme run on various deceptive websites. The scam is presented as a monetary prize giveaway eligible for every subscriber of the MrBeast YouTube channel - who visits the scheme-promoting webpage. This fake giveaway requests users to download/install its spons
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently alerted the public about cyber criminals exploiting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks through the BadBox 2.0 botnet. These criminals gain unauthorized access to home networks by compromising IoT devices such as TV strea
In May 2025, cybersecurity firm Darktrace identified a novel botnet named "PumaBot" targeting Internet of Things (IoT) surveillance devices. Unlike traditional botnets that scan the internet indiscriminately, PumaBot employs a more focused approach, retrieving specific targets from a command-and-con
According to a recent U.S. Office of Public Affairs announcement, in May 2025, a significant international cybersecurity operation successfully dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware network. This notorious information-stealing tool had compromised nearly 400,000 Windows computers worldwide in just tw
In a recent report published by cybersecurity firm GData, printer manufacturer Procolored inadvertently distributed malware-infected software through its official website for approximately six months. The compromised software downloads, hosted on Mega.nz and last updated in October 2024, included 39
Threat actors behind recent ransomware attacks targeting UK-based Marks & Spencer and Harrods are now targeting retailers in the United States, as Google Threat Intelligence Group reported. Speaking to Bleeping Computer, John Hultquist, Chief Analyst at Google Threat Intelligence Group, sa
Combo Cleaner is an anti-malware application for Windows computers (also available for Mac computers). It's developed by a company RCS LT which has been working in cyber security industry for over 10 years. The accumulated experience in internet security allowed us to create a robust anti-malware so
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Combo Cleaner is an antivirus and system optimizer created by a company called RCS LT. This application runs on Mac computers and works with all recent Mac operating systems, including Yosemite, macOS 13 Ventura, and macOS 14 Sonoma. This application takes a different approach as compared to tradit
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Avast has traditionally provided good protection against malware threats and a great-looking interface. However, it was often felt that users had to pay for that great interface over standout features It has also struggled to balance paid products and its free antivirus software. The free version