Ursq is a ransomware-type program discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This malicious program is part of the Makop ransomware family. On our testing system, Ursq encrypted files and changed their filenames. Original names were
We have tested a-search.site and found that it is a fake search engine. It is common for fake search engines to be promoted via unwanted extensions classified as browser hijackers. Users should avoid visiting a-search.site and similar addresses, especially when they are promoted via browser hijack
Our inspection of staking-mother[.]fun has revealed that it is a fake page mimicking the original site, mother[.]fun. Scammers have created staking-mother[.]fun to steal cryptocurrency from individuals. Thus, users should avoid staking-mother[.]fun and only use official and verified websites.
Searchcommons.com is a fake search engine. Websites of this kind are considered "fraudulent" because they cannot provide search results and are promoted using dubious methods. Additionally, these search engines gather visitor data. Sites like searchcommons.com are promoted by browser-modifying sof
Our researchers discovered the AXE Byte Train PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) while inspecting a Torrenting website that uses rogue advertising networks. The site produced a redirect to a scam page endorsing an installer containing AXE Byte Train under the guise of a downloadable documentar
The Trump crypto tokens scam is a fraudulent scheme in which scammers have created multiple deceptive websites offering individuals the opportunity to buy cryptocurrencies or digital coins. These scams emerged in the 2024 United States presidential election and became more aggressive following the
Find-search-results.com is the address of a fake search engine. Usually, sites within this classification cannot provide search results. However, find-search-results.com can – yet it generates irrelevant and potentially harmful results. Illegitimate search engines are typically promoted (via redi
BugSleep is the name of a backdoor-type malware. Malicious software within this category is typically used in the initial stages of infection to prep systems for further infiltration or to gather base data. BugSleep can execute a number of commands on devices and manipulate victims' files. This m
Mycfrstudio[.]club is a rogue webpage discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of suspect sites. Upon inspection, we determined that this page promotes spam browser notifications and generates redirects to other (likely dubious/dangerous) websites. Most visitors to mycfrstudio
Our team has reviewed this email and found that it is a phishing letter designed to trick unsuspecting recipients into entering personal information on a deceptive website. This email is disguised as a letter regarding a purchase that the sender intends to make. Recipients should ignore this email