The fake Google Docs Offline extension is a malicious Chrome extension that masquerades as a real Google tool. It is injected as part of a larger attack and is used to spy on users. Once planted, it can log what victims type, steal cookies, login sessions, and capture screenshots. If present on a
We have reviewed the email and found that it is a scam disguised as a final notice from a cloud service. The scammers behind it seek to trick recipients into opening a misleading website and following the provided instructions. None of the claims in this email (or the associated scam sites) is tru
Vect is ransomware that we have discovered while inspecting malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal. Once a system is infected, this ransomware encrypts and renames files, changes the desktop wallpaper, and drops a ransom note ("!!!_READ_ME_!!!.txt"). An example of how it renames files: it changes
Our assessment indicates that huverify.co[.]in is set up to manipulate visitors into enabling notifications. Once permission is given, it can push deceptive alerts, fraudulent promotions, and other questionable content intended to drive traffic to unreliable websites. Users are advised not to trus
Our analysis shows that cholablelogne[.]com is designed to trick users into accepting its notifications. If permission is granted, it may send misleading alerts, fake offers, and other unreliable contend used to promote shady websites. Users should avoid visiting cholablelogne[.]com and never allo
We have reviewed the email and determined that it is a scam disguised as a "Microsoft security update". It contains deceptive links (disguised as options) leading to malicious downloads. Recipients should ignore this fraudulent message to avoid computer infections and further issues. The e
Pulse is a Chromium-based browser. It is promoted as an Internet browser that integrates AI (Artificial Intelligence). Upon inspection, we determined that this rogue browser is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). It produces redirects to several fake search engines that cannot generate searc
The WebWebWeb.com browser hijacker infiltrates Internet browsers (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) through free software downloads. At time of testing, this website was promoted via an application called 'video downloader professional'. Developers of this browser settings-changing adware (LINK6
Search1.me is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, such web searchers are promoted by PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) classified as browser hijackers. Search1.me has been observed being pushed by the Better Search browser hijacker. Browser hijackers promote fraudulent w
This browser extension is promoted as a tool for blocking pop-ups and ads on favourite websites. However, we have inspected Ad Block Wonder and found that it has the qualities of adware. Once added, it can show unwanted and annoying advertisements. Thus, it is advisable not to add this extension t
A supply chain attack campaign attributed to the TeamPCP threat group marks one of the most consequential and fast-moving compromises of modern software development infrastructure. The attackers targeted trusted developer tools and open-source ecosystems. This campaign showed how a single foot
The emergence of VoidStealer marks a significant evolution in the infostealer malware landscape. It demonstrates how quickly threat actors adapt to defensive innovations. By using a novel debugger-based technique to bypass Google Chrome's Application-Bound Encryption (ABE), VoidStealer highlights th
A newly uncovered iOS exploitation framework called DarkSword is reshaping the mobile threat landscape. It signals a shift from targeted espionage tools to scalable, multipurpose attack infrastructure. Joint research from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Lookout shows how advanced exploit
A financially motivated threat actor is leveraging deceptive websites and weaponized software installers to steal corporate VPN credentials, underscoring the rising sophistication of social-engineering-based cyber intrusions. Security researchers recently uncovered a campaign in which attackers dis
Cybercriminals continue to refine mobile malware campaigns by blending social engineering, financial fraud, and covert resource exploitation into a single attack chain. A newly identified Android malware strain, BeatBanker, demonstrates this evolution by combining banking Trojan capabilities, crypto
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