Our researchers found GhosHacker ransomware while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This malicious program is identical to BlackSkull ransomware. Malware within this classification encrypts data and demands ransoms for its decryption. On our test machine, GhosHacker encrypted
During our analysis of search-it-now.com, we found that it operates as a fake search engine. This fake search engine is identical to searchmarquis.com. It is worth noting that sites like search-it-now.com are often promoted via browser hijackers that change the settings of web browsers.
Our research team discovered OPIX while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This malicious program is ransomware – it encrypts files and demands ransoms for their decryption. Once OPIX was launched on our test machine, it encrypted files and changed their filenames. Original
During our inspection of samples on VirusTotal, we discovered a ransomware variant known as EDHST. This malware encrypts files, appends the ".EDHST" extension to filenames, and creates the "HOW TO RECOVER YOUR FILES.txt" file (a ransom note). An example of how EDHST renames files: it changes "1.jp
After examining kokojumjumbobo[.]top, we determined it to be an untrustworthy website employing clickbait tactics to gain permission to send notifications. The site presents misleading content to deceive users into granting such permission. Additionally, kokojumjumbobo[.]top might redirect users t
While browsing questionable sites, our researchers discovered the lifemnadsnews[.]com rogue page. It is designed to push browser notification spam and redirect users to other (likely unreliable/harmful) websites. Most visitors to lifemnadsnews[.]com and analogous webpages access them via redirect
After reviewing getlloydsonline[.]com, we have established that it is an unreliable site that uses a deceptive method to lure visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. There are numerous examples of similar sites, and users rarely open them on purpose. It is advisable to avoid visiting
Our researchers found the globalwoldsinc[.]com rogue page while inspecting suspect websites. After analyzing it, we determined that it promotes browser notification spam and redirects users to other (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites. Users primarily access webpages like globalwoldsinc[.]com via
Upon inspecting webtyras[.]com, we concluded that it is an unreliable page that uses clickbait to receive permission to send notifications. The site displays deceptive content to trick users into allowing it to do so. Also, webtyras[.]com may redirect users to other shady pages. Thus, webtyras[.]c
Lilium is ransomware (from the VoidCrypt family) that we discovered while inspecting malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. Upon infiltration, Lilium encrypts and renames files, and displays a ransom note ("!INFO.HTA"). It appends an email address, a string of random characters, and the ".lilium