While reviewing new malware submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered Farao ransomware. It is based on the Chaos ransomware. This malicious program operates by encrypting files and demanding payment for their decryption. On our testing system, Farao encrypted files and appended an e
After analyzing selfdefscan[.]site, we concluded that it is a deceptive website crafted to showcase counterfeit messages and other elements, aiming to deceive visitors into taking specific actions. Typically, users stumble upon such sites through similar platforms or other suspicious channels. It
While investigating deceptive websites, our researchers discovered the PDFtoDocPro application. It is endorsed as a tool that allows users to read, create, and edit PDF format documents. However, upon inspection, we determined that it is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Apps within this
During our examination, we discovered that Free PDF Convert is a questionable application purportedly designed to serve as a file converter. However, further investigation reveals concerns regarding its functionality and reliability. Users should exercise caution when using such software and consi
Our researchers discovered Unkno ransomware while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Malicious programs within this classification are designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. After we executed a sample of Unkno on our testing system, this ransomware
We have examined the email and discovered that it is a deceitful message crafted by scammers with the intention of obtaining sensitive information. Such emails are commonly known as phishing emails. The deceptive email poses as a notification concerning a purported final agreement. The ema
During our examination of the EntryBox application, we found its primary purpose is to inundate users with intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. Users often install applications like EntryBox without knowing they will be bombarded with annoying ads. Affected users are advised to re
In our examination of the whimpeezit[.]com page, we found it employs a clickbait technique to entice visitors into allowing it to send notifications. Additionally, whimpeezit[.]com may redirect users to other untrustworthy websites. Thus, users should avoid visiting whimpeezit[.]com and agreeing t
PDFSuperHero is promoted as a super powerful PDF to Doc converter. However, we discovered an alternate agenda upon analysis: the application drops a desktop shortcut promoting a dubious address. Consequently, users should avoid installing PDFSuperHero on their computers and remove it if it is alre
In our analysis of the CompanyDynamic application, we discovered its main function is to flood users with intrusive advertisements, categorizing it as adware. Users frequently install programs like CompanyDynamic without fully understanding their functionalities. It is advisable to avoid install