While reviewing new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our research team discovered the Nigra ransomware. Programs within this classification are designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our testing system, Nigra encrypted files and appended their filenames
A malware known as qBit Stealer, which is created to gather information from compromised systems, is currently being promoted in a hackers' forum. This malware, developed using the Go programming language, has the ability to bypass endpoint threat detection and response (EDR) systems and provides
During analysis of samples uploaded to the VirusTotal website, a ransomware variant based on the Chaos ransomware dubbed Poopy Butt-face has been discovered. Poopy Butt-face encrypts files and changes their filenames by adding the ".Poop" extension. For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Poop"
ProcesserFlow is an advertising-supported application that we have discovered during the examination of suspicious websites. The purpose of ProcesserFlow is to display annoying advertisements to users. However, this app may not only interrupt user activities but also raise potential security con
The analysis of the BoostMapper app has shown that it falls into the category of adware. Software of this type can sneak into devices and flood users with uninvited advertisements, potentially compromising the online experience. The ads BoostMapper displays disrupt user activity and pose potenti
The FestucaGlauca browser extension has drawn attention during an examination of a malicious installer found on a shady website. This app can access various data, manage themes and extensions, and perform other actions within Chrome browsers. Since this app is considered malicious, users should re
After careful examination, it has been verified that this email constitutes a phishing scam. The perpetrators behind this fraudulent campaign seek to deceive recipients into disclosing sensitive information on a fake page. Consequently, it is highly advised to disregard this email. The phi
Upon examining the OptionSatellite app, it became clear that it is an adware-type application that can infiltrate devices and inundate users with unwanted advertisements. This intrusive software may compromise the online experience by displaying incessant ads, leading to potential security risks
PlotPages is an adware-type app that we discovered while investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. This advertising-supported software is part of the AdLoad malware family. PlotPages is designed to feed users with unwanted and deceptive adverts. Adware can enable the
Myzevstudio[.]com is a rogue webpage that we discovered while investigating suspicious sites. It is designed to endorse spam browser notifications and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) websites. Most users access myzevstudio[.]com and webpages akin to it via redirects gener