Sword is a piece of ransomware that our researchers came across while inspecting new samples submitted to VirusTotal. It encrypts files, drops 20 copies of a text-based ransom note on the desktop, and locks the screen with a full-screen message. The lock screen comes back roughly 10 seconds after
Vricpe is ransomware discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. It encrypts files on the victim's device and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. On our test machine, Vricpe entirely replaced each file's original name wit
We have examined this email and determined it is a phishing scam. Despite claiming to be part of a corporate security-awareness exercise, the message is designed to trick recipients into entering their email login credentials on a fraudulent webmail login page. The email should be ignored and dele
We have examined this email and determined it is a phishing scam. It is disguised as an automated alert from an email service provider, falsely claiming that the recipient's mailbox has not been synchronized and requires an update. This email should be ignored - clicking the link within it risks e
We have examined this email and concluded that it is a phishing scam. The message impersonates NetZero, a legitimate internet service provider, and falsely claims the recipient's email account needs an urgent update. Its goal is to steal email login credentials through a fraudulent website. This e
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
We have inspected this email and determined it is malspam - a fraudulent message crafted to deliver malware. It poses as a shipping notice from FedEx, claiming that a parcel's customs clearance requires further information. The email has no connection to FedEx whatsoever and should be deleted imme
"LinkedIn email scam" refers to spam campaigns - large-scale operations during which thousands of emails presented as messages from LinkedIn are sent. LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented online service, designed to aid in professional networking. The aim of the fake "LinkedIn" emails i
While investigating dubious websites, our researchers discovered the "Android Has Detected A Wiretap On Your Phone" scam. It claims that the user's smartphone has been wiretapped. Typically, scams of this kind aim to trick users into downloading/installing or purchasing (likely suspicious/harmful)
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
Veradigm, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company formerly known as Allscripts, has disclosed a data breach affecting a limited number of its customers. The company disclosed the incident in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 8, 2026. Attackers compromised a
Security researchers have identified a large-scale phishing-as-a-service platform that successfully bypassed multi-factor authentication protections across hundreds of organizations worldwide. The platform, tracked as BigBear 2.0, targeted Microsoft 365 accounts exclusively, stealing thousands of cr
A critical vulnerability in the Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited by attackers who want to seize control of vulnerable websites. Tracked as CVE-2026-32475, the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files and execute arbitrary commands on compromis
Berlin's city administration has confirmed that cybercriminals stole sensitive data from its network and are now attempting to extort the German capital. The Rhysida ransomware gang listed Berlin on its dark web leak site on August 28, claiming credit for an intrusion first discovered in mid-August.
Security researchers have identified a previously unknown malware family called SynkLoader, distributed via Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns impersonating corporate IT help desks. Expel researcher Marcus Hutchins uncovered the loader while investigating an incident on a client network, after an en
Combo Cleaner is an all-in-one solution developed by RCS LT, the company behind PCrisk.com. Making a powerful entrance as a comprehensive antivirus and system optimization solution, it's here to shield you from various threats on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
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