MicroBrowser Adware (Mac)

MicroBrowser is a rogue application discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this app, we determined that it is adware. MicroBrowser belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. Its purpose is to generate revenue for its developers through advertising. Typically, this software displays t...

Akira Ransomware Bypass EDR Via Unpatched Webcam

In a recent attack by Akira ransomware threat actors, attempts to encrypt data were initially stopped; however, an unpatched webcam proved to be the entry point threat actors were looking for and managed to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response Software installed on the enterprise machines. The details of the incident are covered in a blog post published by security firm S-RM. Upon analysis, it was discovered that the installed EDR soft...