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Gemheartartisan.top Ads
Notification Spam

Gemheartartisan.top Ads

While examining the page, it was revealed that it uses clickbait to receive permission to show notifications. Also, gemheartartisan[.]top may redirect visitors to similar pages. It is strongly recommended not to allow gemheartartisan[.]top or similar websites to show notifications. Usually, these

Lockxx Ransomware
Ransomware

Lockxx Ransomware

In our examination of the malware, we observed that Lockxx operates as ransomware: it encrypts files, appends its extension ".lockxx" to file names, and provides a ransom note ("lockxx.recovery_data.hta"). Additionally, Lockxx changes the victim's desktop wallpaper. An example of how Lockxx modif

CrotalusAtrox Malicious Extension
Adware

CrotalusAtrox Malicious Extension

Upon analyzing CrotalusAtrox, it was noted that it possesses the capability to both access and manipulate data on visited websites. Additionally, it can exert control over themes and extensions within the compromised browser and enable the "Managed by your organization" feature in Chrome and Edge

AconitumNapellus Malicious Extension
Adware

AconitumNapellus Malicious Extension

AconitumNapellus is a malicious browser extension discovered by our researchers in an installer promoted on a dubious webpage. This piece of software makes alterations to browsers and spies on users' browsing activity. It is noteworthy that installation setups like the one containing AconitumNape

Cashier Check Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Cashier Check Email Scam

After careful examination, it has been established that this email is a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive recipients into thinking they have been selected as beneficiaries with the prospect of receiving a substantial sum of money. Typically, the perpetrators behind such emails aim to extract p

ConnectedMethod Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ConnectedMethod Adware (Mac)

Following an examination, it has been determined that ConnectedMethod is an undesirable software acting as adware. ConnectedMethod's primary function is to showcase bothersome and intrusive advertisements. It is important to highlight that applications similar to ConnectedMethod may be crafted t

Rdptest Ransomware
Ransomware

Rdptest Ransomware

In our analysis, it was determined that Rdptest functions as ransomware. Upon penetrating the operating system, Rdptest encrypts and changes the names of files, presenting two ransom notes ("info.hta" and "info.txt"). This particular ransomware belongs to the Phobos family and was identified durin

Upgrade Mailbox Quota Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Upgrade Mailbox Quota Email Scam

After inspecting the "Upgrade Mailbox Quota" email, we determined that it is spam. By claiming that the recipient's email account requires immediate upgrades – this phishing mail aims to trick them into disclosing their log-in credentials. The spam email with the subject "Disconnection Not

WalletConnect & Web3Inbox Airdrop Scam
Phishing/Scam

WalletConnect & Web3Inbox Airdrop Scam

"WalletConnect & Web3Inbox Airdrop" is a scam. It is presented as an airdrop held by the WalletConnect and Web3Inbox. The scheme is not associated with any legitimate services or other entities. This scam operates as a cryptocurrency drainer and steals the funds stored in victims' digital wall

Dedsec Ransomware
Ransomware

Dedsec Ransomware

Dedsec is ransomware (discovered by S!Ri) designed to encrypt files and demand payment in return for their decryption. Additionally, Dedsec renames all affected files by appending the ".dedsec" extension, changes the desktop wallpaper, and displays a pop-up window with a ransom note. An example o