In our examination of LucKY_Gh0$t, we found that it is ransomware based on another ransomware known as Chaos. Upon infiltration, LucKY_Gh0$t encrypts and renames files, changes the desktop wallpaper, and drops the "read_it.txt" file (a ransom note). This ransomware appends four random characters (
Our team has examined MajorRecord and found that it generates intrusive advertisements and is flagged as malicious by multiple security vendors. Therefore, we classified MajorRecord as adware. Users should avoid installing such apps because they can cause privacy and security issues. If MajorRec
During a routine investigative session of suspicious sites, our researchers discovered the whubaesingotbrewer[.]com rogue webpage. Upon examination, we determined that this page promotes browser notification spam and redirects visitors to different (likely unreliable/dangerous) websites. Most use
Upon inspecting this "Spotify Subscription Update" email, we learned that it is fake. By claiming that the recipient's Spotify subscription has been terminated, this spam message aims to trick them into providing their log-in credentials to a phishing website. It must be stressed that the informa
After reading this "Your System Was Breached By Remote Desktop Protocol" spam email, we determined that it is promoting a sextortion scam. In these types of messages, scammers claim to have infected the recipients' devices and recorded a compromising video of them watching adult-oriented content.
We have examined the email and determined that it is a phishing attempt. It pretends to be a notification about a change of email address and is designed to deceive recipients into opening a fake web page and submitting personal information. To avoid potential issues, recipients should disregard t
Our researchers discovered the SyncRemote application while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After analyzing this software, we determined that it is adware. SyncRemote is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its developers/pub
Our research team found ElementEntry while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this application, we learned that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software typically operates by running intrusive ad campaigns. Adware stan
Our team has examined the email and determined that it is a fraudulent message pretending to be from Chase bank. The email aims to deceive recipients into thinking there has been suspicious activity in their bank accounts, leading them to a fake website. It is important to ignore such emails to av
During our review of FormatLocator, we observed that it displayed intrusive and unwanted advertisements. As a result, we have categorized it as adware. Our analysis also revealed that multiple security vendors identify FormatLocator as malicious. Therefore, it is recommended to uninstall FormatL