While investigating deceptive websites, our researchers discovered a promotional page for Puppies New Tab. It is promoted as an extension that displays dog-themed browser wallpapers. After installing Puppies New Tab on our test machine, we learned that it modifies browser settings to endorse (via
While investigating suspect sites, our researchers discovered the "DappsConnector" scam. It is a phishing scheme that imitates a webpage linked to the WalletConnect open-source protocol. The scam seeks to deceive users into disclosing their cryptocurrency wallet log-in credentials. It must be emp
After examining the "Samsung Prize Money" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter claims that the recipient has won a monetary prize in a Samsung promotion. This phishing campaign seeks to trick recipients into disclosing their myGov account information. The spam email with the su
Upon reading the "Foreign Beneficiary" email, we learned that it is spam. This phishing letter offers the recipient a shady deal wherein they will be presented as a "foreign beneficiary" and claim the funds of a deceased millionaire. The recipient is promised 40% of the unclaimed millions for thei
While browsing dubious websites, our research team discovered the "Bitcoin NFT Verification" scam. This scheme operates as a cryptocurrency drainer that siphons funds from exposed digital wallets, causing victims to suffer financial loss. IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not review crypto projects, ple
After reading the "BMW Promotional Program" email, we determined that it is spam. It promotes a phishing scam targeting recipients' personally identifiable information by claiming that they have won a new car and an exorbitant sum of money. It is pertinent to mention that victims of this scam mail
Our researchers discovered the "Crypto Maindapp Dapps Protocol" scam while browsing untrustworthy websites. Upon inspection, we determined that it is a phishing scam targeting cryptocurrency wallet log-in credentials. "Crypto Maindapp Dapps Protocol" claims to allow users to sync and fix i
Our researchers discovered Insom ransomware during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal site. This program is part of the Makop ransomware family. This malicious software is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our test system, Insom lock
"Virus Alert (05261)" is a technical support scam discovered by researchers during a routine inspection of dubious websites. The deceptive "Virus Alert (05261)" webpage is disguised as Microsoft's site, displaying an alert claiming the user's operating system is locked. It must be stressed that t
While inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our research team discovered the LUCKY malicious program. It belongs to the Makop ransomware family. LUCKY (Makop) ransomware is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for the decryption. On our testing system, files locked by this