We have inspected this email and determined that it is a phishing scam. The message impersonates an email security system, falsely claiming that several incoming messages are being held for review. It is designed to steal email account credentials by directing recipients to a fake login page. This
We have examined this email and determined it is a phishing scam. The message poses as an automated notification from an email service provider, falsely warning that the recipient's workspace has exceeded its storage limit. It aims to lure recipients into visiting a fraudulent login page that stea
We have examined this email and determined that it is a phishing scam. The message falsely claims that nine messages could not be delivered to the recipient's mailbox due to a configuration issue, and urges them to click a link that leads to a fraudulent webmail login page. The email should be ign
We have examined this email and determined that it is a phishing scam. The message is designed to look like an automated notification from an email service provider, falsely claiming that a message the recipient sent could not be delivered. Its purpose is to trick recipients into visiting a fraudu
We have inspected this email and determined it is a phishing scam. It is disguised as an official warning from the recipient's email service provider, claiming the account password will soon expire and must be reconfirmed to keep access. The goal is to steal email login credentials, and the messag
Theater-Max is a rogue browser extension developed by Robokid Technologies. The developers of this browser add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install Theater-Max on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' perm
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
NamPoHyu is a new version of MegaLocker ransomware, which developers (cyber criminals) use to encrypt data stored on Samba servers. After successful infiltration, this ransomware uses 'brute-force attacks' to guess the passwords of Samba servers that are being connected to on the infected computer
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
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)
A China-linked ransomware operation known as Warlock has breached a water utility, a telecommunications provider, a regional government body, and a university. The attackers gained initial access to each network by exploiting vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint servers, a tactic the
Spain's Data Protection Agency has confirmed the country's first documented personal data breach involving an autonomous artificial intelligence agent. The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, known as AEPD, disclosed the incident in a blog post published on September 14, 2026. An unnamed orga
Cybercriminals compromised the official, verified HBO Max Reddit account and used it to distribute malicious advertisements across the platform. Security researchers say the attackers deployed 108 malicious ads over roughly 48 hours, targeting both Windows and macOS users. The campaign relied on the
Security researchers have identified a new and dangerous strain of Android malware called Mantax Otax. The malware merges ransomware and spyware capabilities into a single, highly aggressive attack tool. Indonesian threat actors reportedly operate the campaign, targeting victims with encryption, dat
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
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