While investigating new malware submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered UwU ransomware. Malicious software within this classification encrypts data and demands payment for their decryption. On our test machine, UwU encrypted files and altered their filenames by appending them with a
Our researchers found the everesthike[.]top rogue page while investigating dubious websites. Upon inspection, we learned that this webpage promotes spam browser notifications and generates redirects to other (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites. The majority of visitors to everesthike[.]top and si
Our analysis of the website (ethereumbull[.]app) reveals that it impersonates the real site, ethereumbull.com. This fraudulent platform is designed to deceive users into actions that could lead to substantial financial losses. We strongly recommend exercising caution when encountering such sites t
We have reviewed this email and determined it to be fraudulent. It claims that a hacker has infiltrated the recipient’s operating system. There are at least two versions of this scam, with the alleged threat possibly phrased differently in other variants. However, the purpose of this scam is to ex
"Check MoveDrop Eligibility" is a scam that we discovered on movement-network[.]xyz (could be hosted elsewhere). It imitates Movement Network (movementnetwork.xyz) running an airdrop. Users are lured into exposing their digital wallets to a cryptocurrency drainer. It must be emphasized that this
After reviewing the email, we have determined that it is a scam pretending to be a notification from Google about a lottery win. Scam emails like this one are usually used to extract personal information or money from unsuspecting recipients. It is important to recognize such emails and avoid resp
GodLoader is malware delivered by exploiting the Godot Engine, a popular open-source game engine. Potential victims include users of Godot-developed games downloading mods or other content from a GitHub network known as Stargazers Ghost Network. Threat actors have been observed using GodLoader to
In our examination of the website (checker.plena-finances[.]co), we discovered that it poses as the original site, plena.finance. The fake website is designed to trick individuals into taking action that can result in significant monetary losses. It is highly advisable to be careful when encounter
During our analysis of malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal, we discovered Arachna, a malware designed to operate as ransomware. Upon infiltration, Arachna encrypts files, provides two ransom notes (in the "Restore-Files-Guide.txt" file and pop-up window), and modifies filenames. Arachna append
Our researchers found the trafficwatchers[.]com rogue webpage while browsing questionable sites. After inspecting this page, we learned that it endorses browser notification spam and causes redirects to different (likely unreliable/dangerous) websites. Most users enter webpages like trafficwatche