Our researchers discovered the "Firewall Update Required" scam during a routine inspection of deceptive websites. Upon investigation, we determined that this is a technical support scam. It falsely claims that the user's device is infected due to outdated Windows firewall security. The goal is to
In the course of our review, it has been identified that Aves is a malicious browser extension capable of taking control of a web browser and gathering various information. The discovery of Aves took place when analyzing a malicious installer acquired from a deceptive website. Aves extensi
Upon examination, it has been established that this email is a fraudulent message sent by scammers posing as Maersk Line, a reputable shipping company. Scammers behind this email aim to trick unsuspecting recipients into opening the presented link and providing personal information. Emails of this
While investigating new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered another ransomware from the Phobos family called LEAKDB. Malware within this classification encrypts data and demands payment for its decryption. On our test machine, LEAKDB ransomware encrypted files and altered thei
Upon close inspection, the outcome of our examination is that SpaceRaces is a potentially harmful application distributed via a malicious installer. SpaceRaces is installed concurrently with numerous other undesired components. This software has been observed operating in the Task Manager under th
Upon our examination, it has become apparent that FoundryIntelligence is an advertising-supported application that displays annoying advertisements. Typically, users install apps like FoundryIntelligence on their computers without fully understanding what issues these apps can cause. At
Jazi, identified through the examination of samples submitted to VirusTotal, operates as ransomware upon infiltrating a system. Upon infiltration, it encrypts files, appends the ".jazi" extension to filenames, and leaves behind a ransom note labeled "_readme.txt". An example of the file renaming p
After analysis, it has come to our attention that webprotectionrequired[.]com is a deceptive website that displays misleading content and wants to send notifications. Also, webprotectionrequired[.]com may redirect visitors to similar pages. Thus, it is strongly recommended not to trust webprotecti
Jawr is ransomware that has been discovered during analysis of samples submitted to VirusTotal. Once on the system, Jawr encrypts files, adds the ".jawr" extension to filenames, and leaves a ransom note ("_readme.txt"). An example of how files encrypted by Jawr are renamed: "1.jpg" is changed to "
In the course of our review, it has been identified that messenger-rocks[.]com uses clickbait to lure visitors into allowing it to send notifications. Also, messenger-rocks[.]com can redirect visitors to other dubious websites. It is worth noting that pages like messenger-rocks[.]com are promoted