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RPC Recovery Hub Scam
Phishing/Scam

RPC Recovery Hub Scam

While inspecting suspicious websites, our research team discovered the "RPC Recovery Hub" scam. It is disguised as a protocol for addressing cryptocurrency wallet issues. Instead, the phishing scheme seeks to steal users' wallet log-in credentials. It must be stressed that this scam is not associa

Puppiesnewtab.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Puppiesnewtab.com Redirect

While investigating deceptive websites, our researchers discovered a promotional page for Puppies New Tab. It is promoted as an extension that displays dog-themed browser wallpapers. After installing Puppies New Tab on our test machine, we learned that it modifies browser settings to endorse (via

DappsConnector Scam
Phishing/Scam

DappsConnector Scam

While investigating suspect sites, our researchers discovered the "DappsConnector" scam. It is a phishing scheme that imitates a webpage linked to the WalletConnect open-source protocol. The scam seeks to deceive users into disclosing their cryptocurrency wallet log-in credentials. It must be emp

Samsung Prize Money Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Samsung Prize Money Email Scam

After examining the "Samsung Prize Money" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter claims that the recipient has won a monetary prize in a Samsung promotion. This phishing campaign seeks to trick recipients into disclosing their myGov account information. The spam email with the su

Foreign Beneficiary Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Foreign Beneficiary Email Scam

Upon reading the "Foreign Beneficiary" email, we learned that it is spam. This phishing letter offers the recipient a shady deal wherein they will be presented as a "foreign beneficiary" and claim the funds of a deceased millionaire. The recipient is promised 40% of the unclaimed millions for thei

Bitcoin NFT Verification Scam
Phishing/Scam

Bitcoin NFT Verification Scam

While browsing dubious websites, our research team discovered the "Bitcoin NFT Verification" scam. This scheme operates as a cryptocurrency drainer that siphons funds from exposed digital wallets, causing victims to suffer financial loss. IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not review crypto projects, ple

BMW Promotional Program Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

BMW Promotional Program Email Scam

After reading the "BMW Promotional Program" email, we determined that it is spam. It promotes a phishing scam targeting recipients' personally identifiable information by claiming that they have won a new car and an exorbitant sum of money. It is pertinent to mention that victims of this scam mail

Crypto Maindapp Dapps Protocol Scam
Phishing/Scam

Crypto Maindapp Dapps Protocol Scam

Our researchers discovered the "Crypto Maindapp Dapps Protocol" scam while browsing untrustworthy websites. Upon inspection, we determined that it is a phishing scam targeting cryptocurrency wallet log-in credentials. "Crypto Maindapp Dapps Protocol" claims to allow users to sync and fix i

Insom Ransomware
Ransomware

Insom Ransomware

Our researchers discovered Insom ransomware during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal site. This program is part of the Makop ransomware family. This malicious software is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our test system, Insom lock

Virus Alert (05261) POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Virus Alert (05261) POP-UP Scam

"Virus Alert (05261)" is a technical support scam discovered by researchers during a routine inspection of dubious websites. The deceptive "Virus Alert (05261)" webpage is disguised as Microsoft's site, displaying an alert claiming the user's operating system is locked. It must be stressed that t