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Abode Wallet Email Scam

What kind of scam is "Abode Wallet"?

After a thorough examination, our team has determined that the email in question is a form of an investment scam. Scammers usually use these types of emails to trick individuals into sharing confidential information or making money transfers. It is recommended that recipients disregard any emails of this nature.

   
Cooper Ransomware

What kind of malware is Cooper?

Cooper is ransomware designed to block access to files by encrypting them. Additionally, Cooper appends its extension (".Cooper") to filenames of all encrypted files and creates a text file named "Cooper_Recover.txt" which contains a ransom note. An example of how Cooper renames files: it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Cooper", "2.png" to "2.png.Cooper", and so forth.

   
TypicalAnalog Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is TypicalAnalog?

While testing the TypicalAnalog application, our team discovered that it displays intrusive ads. As a result, we have classified TypicalAnalog as adware. Adware is typically distributed through dubious methods, often resulting in unintended downloads and installations by users.

   
Powerpcfact.com Ads

What kind of page is powerpcfact[.]com?

Our team has inspected powerpcfact[.]com and found that this page runs the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. Also, powerpcfact[.]com asks for permission to display notifications. We discovered powerpcfact[.]com while examining other shady pages and ads on them.

   
AdvancedSkill Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is AdvancedSkill?

After testing the AdvancedSkill application, our team has determined that it functions as adware. Once installed, the app exhibits unwanted advertisements and it may be capable of accessing sensitive information. It is worth noting that many users may unintentionally download and install adware as it is frequently promoted and distributed through dubious means.

   
Boza Ransomware

What kind of malware is Boza?

Boza is ransomware that belongs to the Djvu family. It encrypts files and adds the ".boza" extension to the original filenames. Also, it creates a ransom note named "_readme.txt". Our experts discovered Boza during the evaluation of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal.

An example of how Boza renames files: it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.boza", "2.png" to "2.png.boza", and so forth. Boza may be distributed by cybercriminals alongside other malware, such as RedLine or Vidar, which are known for stealing sensitive information.

   
Authenticate Your Credentials To Access All Your Documents Email Scam

What is "Authenticate Your Credentials To Access All Your Documents"?

Our team has examined this email and discovered that it is a fraudulent message instructing its recipients to verify their credentials. The email includes an attachment that leads to a fake login page. The scam's objective is to deceive the recipients into divulging their login information on a misleading website.

   
Kiop Ransomware

What kind of malware is Kiop?

Our team recently discovered a variant of the Djvu ransomware family called Kiop, which is file-encrypting malware. We came across Kiop while examining samples on the VirusTotal website. It is important to note that Kiop may be distributed alongside information stealers like RedLine or Vidar.

Kiop alters filenames by appending the ".kiop" extension and leaves a ransom note (the "_readme.txt" file). For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.kiop", "2.png" to "2.png.kiop", and so forth.

   
VapeV7 Ransomware

What kind of malware is VapeV7?

VapeV7 is ransomware that we discovered while inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website. The purpose of VapeV7 is to prevent victims from using/accessing their data by encrypting it. Also, VapeV7 appends the ".VapeV7" extension to filenames and displays a ransom note in a pop-up window.

   
CapitalProjectSearch Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is CapitalProjectSearch?

Our researchers discovered the CapitalProjectSearch app while examining new submissions to VirusTotal. Upon scrutinizing the software, we established that it is adware. Its function involves displaying ads and may also include other harmful capabilities.

   

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