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Messages Are Pending Due To Storage Error Email Scam

What is "Messages Are Pending Due To Storage Error"?

During our investigation of this email, our team has determined that it is a sophisticated phishing attempt masquerading as a notification from an email service provider. Scammers employ this tactic to lure unsuspecting recipients into visiting a fraudulent webpage and divulging their personal information. Consequently, recipients are strongly advised to ignore and not engage with this email.

   
Wise Remote Stealer

What kind of malware is Wise Remote?

Wise Remote is a stealer-type malware. As indicated by the classification, this malicious software is designed to extract and exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised devices.

   
EnhancementLaptop Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is EnhancementLaptop?

After examining the EnhancementLaptop application, it has come to our attention that it displays intrusive advertisements. These types of applications fall under the category of adware. It is pretty common for users to unknowingly install adware without having a complete understanding of the potential outcomes it might lead to.

   
Just Be Productive Browser Hijacker

What kind of software is Just Be Productive?

Just Be Productive is a browser extension that promises various widgets, such as a to-do list, clock, weather, browser wallpapers, etc. Our researchers found this piece of software while inspecting suspect websites.

After analyzing Just Be Productive, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. The extension makes changes to browser settings in order to generate redirects to the find.hsrc-now.com fake search engine. Additionally, Just Be Productive spies on users' browsing activity.

   
Important Security Notice Email Scam

What kind of email is "Important Security Notice"?

Our examination of the "Important Security Notice" email revealed that it is spam. This phishing letter falsely claims that the email account password will expire soon – thus tricking recipients into disclosing their log-in credentials.

   
AppFolio Email Scam

What kind of email is "AppFolio"?

After inspecting this "AppFolio" email, we determined that it is fake. This spam letter claims that all of the property manager accounts require upgrades. The email aims to deceive recipients into disclosing their log-in credentials. It must be emphasized that this phishing mail is in no way associated with the actual AppFolio, Inc.

   
Wzoq Ransomware

What kind of malware is Wzoq?

Our research team discovered Wzoq ransomware while analyzing malware samples. This malicious program is part of the Djvu ransomware family. Wzoq is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for their decryption.

On our test machine, this ransomware appended the encrypted files with a ".wzoq" extension. To elaborate, a file originally named "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.wzoq", "2.png" as "2.png.wzoq", etc. Afterward, a ransom note titled "_readme.txt" was created.

It is noteworthy that Djvu ransomware often infects systems alongside information-stealing malware such as Vidar, RedLine, or others.

   
PDF Converty New Tab Browser Hijacker

What kind of application is PDF Converty New Tab?

In the course of our investigation into the PDF Converty New Tab browser extension, we ascertained that it operates as a browser hijacker, aiming to promote a counterfeit search engine, feed.promisearch.com. The PDF Converty New Tab application accomplishes this goal by altering the configuration settings of the user's web browser.

   
Fake "AdBlock — best ad blocker" Extension

What is the fake "AdBlock — best ad blocker" browser extension?

While investigating untrustworthy websites, we found a page using an adult-oriented lure that promotes an installer containing "AdBlock — best ad blocker". There's a legitimate browser extension of the same name, which this piece of software imitates. This fake extension operates as adware; i.e., it displays ads. Additionally, this bogus browser extension collects sensitive user information.

   
Inspirational Quotes Ext Browser Hijacker

What is Inspirational Quotes Ext?

While inspecting the Inspirational Quotes Ext application, we noticed that it takes control over a web browser by making certain changes in its settings. Apps of this type are known as browser hijackers. It is worth noting that most users unknowingly download and add apps like Inspirational Quotes Ext to their browsers.

   

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