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AltostratusOpacus Malicious Extension
Adware

AltostratusOpacus Malicious Extension

AltostratusOpacus is the name of a malicious browser extension. While investigating dubious sites, our researchers discovered this software in an installer promoted by a deceptive webpage. AltostratusOpacus targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, and it can manage their settings. Addit

SNet Ransomware
Ransomware

SNet Ransomware

Our researchers found the SNet ransomware during a routine inspection of new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Malicious programs that are classed as ransomware operate by encrypting data in order to demand ransoms for its decryption. After we executed a sample of SNet on our testin

MINISTÉRIO PUBLICO PORTUGAL Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

MINISTÉRIO PUBLICO PORTUGAL Email Virus

Upon investigation, we determined that the "MINISTÉRIO PUBLICO PORTUGAL" email is malspam. This letter is presented as a notification regarding an investigation of the recipient by Portugal's Public Prosecution Service (Ministério Público). The claims made by this spam email are false; their purpo

Microsoft Windows Firewall Warning POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Microsoft Windows Firewall Warning POP-UP Scam

While investigating untrustworthy sites, our research team discovered the "Microsoft Windows Firewall Warning" scam. Upon inspection, we determined that it is a technical support scam. This scheme falsely claims that the user's computer is infected with malware and requires immediate actions to b

Email Security Notification Scam
Phishing/Scam

Email Security Notification Scam

Upon reviewing the email, it has been identified that it is a deceptive message (a phishing attempt) with the intention of deceiving recipients into disclosing sensitive information. The email masquerades as a notification from an email service provider and includes a link leading to a phishing we

AccessibleTool Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

AccessibleTool Adware (Mac)

AccessibleTool is an adware-type application. Our research team found it during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This app belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and may have other harm

Shiel Ransomware
Ransomware

Shiel Ransomware

Our researchers discovered the Shiel ransomware while investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This program is part of the Dharma ransomware family. Malware within this category is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our testing system, Shiel r

CreatePremium Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

CreatePremium Adware (Mac)

During our examination, we discovered that CreatePremium inundates users with intrusive advertisements, categorizing the app as adware. Users frequently install such adware without a clear understanding of its functionalities. It is important to highlight that adware, including CreatePremium, ca

SPICA Backdoor
Trojan

SPICA Backdoor

SPICA is the name of a backdoor-type malware. This malicious program is written in the Rust programming language. Software within this classification stealthily opens a "backdoor" to targeted machines, typically in order to cause further infection. SPICA has been in use since September 2023, but