"New app(s) have access to your Microsoft Account email scam" refers to a spam campaign - a large-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The letters distributed through this campaign - claim that new applications have connected to recipients' Microsoft accounts. The
Typically, scammers behind sextortion scam emails claim to have compromising images or videos of the recipient and demand payment for not releasing those images or videos. In most cases, scammers claim to have used recipient's webcam to obtain compromising material. The main purpose of such scams
ZLO is the name of a screen-locking ransomware. It operates by locking operating systems with a full-screen ransom-demanding message. In other words, victims are unable to use their devices until they pay the ransom. However, at the time of research, the ZLO screenlocker's message could be remove
Ransomware attack victims cannot access encrypted files unless they decrypt those files with a tool that the attackers encourage to purchase from them. Usually, malware of this type encrypts and renames files, and generates a ransom note. Pahd modifies filenames by appending the ".pahd" extension
MapperState is a rogue application categorized as adware. Additionally, this piece of software has browser hijacker traits. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and promoting fake search engines (through modifications to browser settings). MapperState likely has data trackin
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files stored on a computer to prevent victims from accessing them and generates a ransom demanding message. Cryptoncrypt encrypts and renames files - it appends victim's ID, cryptoncrypt@tuta.io email address and the ".cnc" extension to their filenames
PARTYDOG is the name of a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware group. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and receive ransom demands for the decryption. In other words, PARTYDOG renders victims' files inaccessible/unusable, and they are asked to pay - to r
Ncurrentlyd[.]biz is an untrustworthy page designed to promote other untrustworthy, potentially malicious websites and load deceptive content (its functionality depends on the geolocation of a visitor). It is important to mention that pages like ncurrentlyd[.]biz are rarely visited intentionally.
Usually, cybercriminals behind email scams attempt to trick recipients into paying them money or providing personal information (e.g., credit card details, social security numbers, login credentials). In most cases, scammers pretend to be legitimate companies, organizations, or other entities to g
AdvancedSprint is a piece of rogue software classified as adware. This application has browser hijacker qualities. Hence, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and promotes fake search engines by modifying browser settings. Additionally, most adware-types and browser hijackers collect brows