Qepi is ransomware designed to encrypt files, append the ".qepi" extension to filenames, and provide a ransom note ("README.txt"). We discovered Qepi during an analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. It is important to mention that Qepi is part of the Djvu family and may be distribute
Colorattaches[.]com is a rogue page discovered by our research team during a routine investigation of dubious websites. Upon examination, we determined that this webpage uses fake CAPTCHA verification to push browser notification spam. Additionally, it can redirect users to other (likely dubious/m
While inspecting new file submissions to the VirusTotal site, our research team discovered the ProjectRootEducate app. After analyzing it, we learned that this application is adware from the AdLoad malware family. ProjectRootEducate is designed to generate revenue for its developers through adve
While investigating suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the datingkoe[.]info rogue webpage. It operates by promoting browser notification spam and redirecting users to other (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) sites. Most visitors to datingkoe[.]info and pages akin to it access them thro
We have examined the email and determined that it is a phishing email intended to steal personal information and (or) money from unsuspecting individuals. This scam email is disguised as a notification from PayPal regarding an invoice. Recipients should ignore this email. As we mentioned i
OpenProcess is a piece of software that is classified as adware. Our researchers found this application during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. OpenProcess belongs to the AdLoad malware family, and it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns. Adwa
After investigating the "Grayscale ($GRAY) Airdrop", as promoted on event-grayscale[.]com, we determined that it is fake. This scam is an almost perfect copy of the Grayscale platform (grayscale.com). This bogus giveaway operates as a crypto drainer that siphons cryptocurrency from compromised di
During our analysis of PublicAnalog we observed that the app functions as adware. While active, it delivers annoying advertisements. It is also common for apps like PublicAnalog to be capable of accessing (and gathering) various data. Thus, it is recommended to uninstall PublicAnalog from affect
WaveStealer (also known as Wave Stealer) is a malware designed to steal information. Its developers are offering the malicious program for sale, and they promote it as a highly versatile tool. WaveStealer targets log-in credentials (usernames/passwords), credit card numbers, cryptocurrency wallets
Brandnewsearch.com is the address of a fake search engine. It is endorsed (via redirects) by the Brand New Search rogue browser extension. It modifies browser settings to generate these redirects, and due to this behavior – Brand New Search is categorized as a browser hijacker. Brand New S