Our researchers found the 8base ransomware while investigating file submissions to the VirusTotal site. This program is based on the Chaos ransomware. Malicious software of this kind encrypts data and demands ransoms for its decryption. On our testing system, 8base (Chaos) ransomware encrypted fi
While inspecting malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, we discovered that ELPACO-team is ransomware designed to encrypt and rename files. Additionally, ELPACO-team displays a ransom note on the pre-login screen and creates a text file ("Decryption_INFO.txt") containing the same ransom note. EL
After inspecting this "Department Of Employment & Labour" email, we determined that it is fake. This spam letter is presented as an ITT (Invitation To Tender), wherein recipients are called to bid on provisioning a project. The purpose of this phishing email is to deceive victims into disclos
Our team has inspected the email and uncovered that it is a scam known as phishing. Scammers behind this email aim to trick recipients into believing they have received an invoice. Their ultimate goal is to extract personal information from unsuspecting individuals. Recipients should ignore such e
We discovered Pwn3d while analyzing samples submitted to the VirusTotal platform. During the inspection, we found that Pwn3d is ransomware that encrypts and renames files and creates a text file ("README.txt") containing a ransom note. Pwn3d appends a string of random characters and the ".pwn3d" e
During our inspection of ProductiveRecognition, we noticed that the app delivers intrusive advertisements. This finding has led us to classify ProductiveRecognition as adware. It is common for software of this type to be advertised as legitimate and useful to trick users into installing it on th
During our review of Applvl, we found that the application is hosted on a suspicious website and does not have any clear functionality. Moreover, Applvl is bundled with other questionable programs. To avoid potential security and privacy risks, users should not trust and install Applvl. Si
After investigating this "Drop Coin" airdrop, we determined that it is fake. The scam claims to be a giveaway for DropCoin (DROP). However, when users connect their digital wallets to the scheme, they are exposed to a cryptocurrency drainer. Victims of scams like this fake airdrop experience finan
After reading the "EUROMILLONES LOTERIA INTERNATIONAL" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter claims that the recipient has won the Euromillones lottery. Typically, scam mail of this kind targets sensitive information or funds directly. It must be stressed that the information in this e
Copybara is the name of an Android-type malware that operates as a RAT (Remote Access Trojan), spyware, and information stealer. This malicious program was first discovered in the autumn of 2021, and the latest variant emerged in November 2023. Copybara infiltrates systems under the guise of vari