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
Topvocedclub[.]top is a rogue page that we discovered during a routine inspection of suspicious websites. The webpage endorses spam browser notifications and redirects users to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites. The majority of visitors to pages like topvocedclub[.]top access them through r
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
"Important Notice" is a spam email claiming that the recipient's account requires verification; otherwise, interruptions will occur with the mail service. This fake email endorses a phishing website that targets account log-in credentials (passwords). The spam email with the subject "[Tick