Reynolds is ransomware that encrypts files, appends the ".locked" extension, and creates a ransom note ("___RestoreYourFiles___.txt"). An example of how files are renamed: "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.locked", "2.png" becomes "2.png.locked", "3.exe" becomes "3.exe.locked", etc. Reynolds uses a techniqu
During our inspection, we found that zravonira[.]com is a deceptive website designed to trick visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. If this page is allowed to send notifications, it bombards users with fake warnings and other misleading messages that can expose them to scams
MackDEV is ransomware, a type of malware designed to encrypt files and used to extort money. In addition to encrypting data, MackDEV renames files by appending the ".MackDEV" extension. For instance, it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.MackDEV" and "2.png" to "2.png.MackDEV". A ransom note ("MackDEV_READ
During our inspection of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, we discovered IdontCareLOck and uncovered that it is ransomware. Once launched on a device, IdontCareLOck encrypts files, changes the desktop wallpaper, creates a ransom note ("IdontCareLOck.txt"), and appends its extension (".Idont
We have inspected the message and found that it is a phishing email posing as a notification regarding downloaded files. Its purpose is to trick recipients into opening the included website. That site is designed to appear official to trick visitors into disclosing personal information. Th
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
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
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)
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
Bookmarks Button is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to add website bookmarks. On initial inspection, Bookmarks Button might seem legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and c
In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a troubling trend in the ransomware threat landscape: cybercriminals are increasingly abusing legitimate virtual machine infrastructure to conceal their operations, deliver malicious payloads, and prolong their operations while avoiding dete
Most people think of cyberattacks as something that happens when someone clicks the wrong link in an email or visits a shady website. The latest GlassWorm malware campaign tells a very different story. In this case, attackers did not trick users directly. Instead, they hid malicious software inside
ShinyHunters and associated threat clusters have significantly refined their tactics for breaching enterprise cloud environments, shifting from opportunistic data theft to highly coordinated campaigns that exploit human trust and centralized identity infrastructure. Recent threat intelligence from
In late 2025 and early 2026, cybersecurity researchers observed a significant shift in how sophisticated threat actors establish initial access and maintain resilient command infrastructure. At the center of this evolution is a malware strain, known as Tsundere Bot, which has rapidly emerged as a mo
In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have documented a marked escalation in the sophistication and ambition of cyberattacks linked to North Korean state–aligned threat actors. This includes those attributed to the Konni cluster and its close ties with APT37. These campaigns highlight a wid
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