AtlasCross is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that lets attackers secretly control a victim's computer. It is known that cybercriminals target mainly Chinese-speaking users and use fake download websites for popular apps to distribute the RAT. AtlasCross is also designed to avoid detection. C
During our inspection, we discovered that hyperswaps-voting-com.pages[.]dev is a deceptive website designed to promote a fake cryptocurrency giveaway. If unsuspecting visitors follow the site's instructions, they risk losing their cryptocurrency holdings. This fake giveaway should be avoided.
Our team has examined the message and concluded that it is a fake "suspension notification" designed to trick recipients into opening a fraudulent login site. That page is used to steal personal information. Emails of this type are classified as phishing attempts. They should be recognized as igno
We have analyzed podomming[.]com and found that it uses a clickbait tactic to trick users into allowing notifications. After permission is granted, it may be misused to push scams and other unwanted content. It is best not to trust websites like podomming[.]com and to exit them if they are encount
NBLock is ransomware that we have discovered during our routine examination of samples uploaded to VirusTotal. This ransomware encrypts files and appends its extension (".NBLock") to them. In addition to locking files, NBLock changes the desktop wallpaper and drops a ransom note ("README_NBLOCK.tx
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
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
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
Nextgeeker.com is a search engine promoted through browser hijackers and unwanted applications. Using it can expose users to scams and other unwanted content. Thus, we classified nextgeeker.com as an unreliable search engine. Users should avoid using it and remove it (and any associated hijackers
Find-it.pro is a fake search engine discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation. In most cases, sites of this kind cannot provide search results and redirect to legitimate search engines. These pages are promoted through rogue redirects produced by browser hijackers. Brows
Iranian threat actors have increasingly adopted ransomware-like tactics. These are not purely criminal enterprises, but instruments of statecraft. Over the past several years, and especially amid escalating geopolitical tensions, these actors have refined a hybrid model, which blends cybercrime tech
Cyber and kinetic warfare have merged into a new phase. Internet-connected devices, especially IP cameras, are now both intelligence assets and strategic risks. Recent events in the 2026 Middle East conflict show how compromised surveillance, coordinated cyberattacks, and DDoS campaigns are changing
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
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