Task Manager Tab is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) advertised as a tool that supposedly includes features such as an online calculator, calendar and 'to do' list. In fact, its primary goal is to change certain browser settings to taskmanagertab.com to promote a fake search engine. These
File Conversion Now is a rogue application advertised as an easy access tool for file format converters. It is categorized as a browser hijacker, due to the modifications it makes to browsers to promote hfileconversionnow.com (a bogus search engine). This app also possesses data tracking capabilit
Get Quick Directions is browser hijacker which promotes getquickdirections.com (the address of a fake search engine) by modifying certain browser settings. It might also track and record various data. Generally, people download and install apps of this type inadvertently and, therefore, they are c
Cyber criminals increasingly attempt to exploit the coronavirus crisis in various ways. This malspam campaign is disguised as a COVID-19-themed message from Institute of Health of Serbia regarding distribution of protective equipment. Cyber criminals responsible attempt to trick recipients into i
ResultsToolbox is an adware-type application that has browser hijacker characteristics. Following successful infiltration, this app delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns, makes modifications to browser settings and promotes fake search engines. Most adware programs and browser hijackers rec
Discovered by dnwls0719, VIVELAG is a malicious program belonging to the Sapphire ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".VIVELAG" extension. For example, a file named "1.jpg" wo
"Transaction received into blockchain wallet" is a scam email. These messages are disguised as mail from Blockchain, Bitcoin cryptocurrency block explorer and cryptowallet service, which supports Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum cryptocurrencies. The emails are presented as notifications about
Dupzom is a Trojan which operates as a malware downloader. It causes chain infections by downloading and executing malicious files that infect computers with additional malware. Dupzom can cause installation of ransomware, remote administration/access Trojans (RATs), cryptocurrency miners, and oth
Scammers behind this email scam attempt to trick recipients into providing certain information by disguising the message as a business proposal and offering a share of the profits. Do not trust this scam or send any of the requested information to the criminals responsible. This email is dis
guesstimateds[.]com is a rogue website running various scams. The researched variant claims that, by completing a short survey, users can win a prize. These schemes are typically designed for phishing purposes. I.e., by offering fake prizes, they attempt to extort personal information and/or other