Cicada 3301 is a ransomware that emerged in the summer of 2024. It is offered as Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) – a cyber-crime business model wherein access to ransomware and associated infrastructure is provided to paying affiliates. Cicada 3301 is written in the Rust programming language. Ranso
While reviewing malware submitted to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers found the C*nt ransomware (the asterisk stands for the letter "u"; thus, the name of this program will be censored throughout this article). The malware encrypts data and demands ransoms for its decryption. C*nt is part
Luxy is ransomware that encrypts and renames files, and creates a ransom note "[random_string].README.txt" on successfully attacked computers. This ransomware is distributed alongside a stealer module that extracts sensitive information before Luxy encrypts files. Luxy appends the ".luxy" extensi
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While inspecting ladsstudio[.]com, we learned that this site uses clickbait to lure visitors into accepting its notifications. Therefore, users should avoid visiting ladsstudio[.]com and not allow it to send notifications. Interacting with notifications from deceptive pages can lead to more harmfu
While investigating a Torrent website that uses rogue advertising networks, our researchers discovered the msgmltidblog[.]club page via a redirect. Upon examination, we determined that this webpage promotes browser notification spam and generates redirects to different (likely untrustworthy/malici
Upon examining this website (www-avast.pages[.]dev), we determined that it is a phishing page. Scammers created it to trick visitors into believing they are on a legitimate Avast page and disclosing personal information. It is important to note that Avast is a legitimate cybersecurity software com
Our researchers discovered kneadsworld[.]com during a routine investigation of suspect websites. This rogue page endorses browser notification spam and generates redirects to different (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Most users access kneadsworld[.]com and similar webpages via redirects caused
We examined googledefender[.]info and learned that it is a deceptive website designed to trick visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. If allowed, googledefender[.]info bombards users with misleading notifications. Therefore, users should be careful when encountering such pages
We have reviewed edonhisdhi[.]com and found that it uses a deceptive method (clickbait) to obtain permission to send notifications. Usually, such web pages are accessed inadvertently. Users should not visit pages like edonhisdhi[.]com, and never allow them to send notifications to avoid security a