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PlatformExplorer Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

PlatformExplorer Adware (Mac)

While examining the PlatformExplorer app, we noticed characteristics indicative of an advertising-supported application. The app exhibits intrusive advertisements that may lead to undesirable outcomes. Consequently, users are cautioned against placing trust in PlatformExplorer and are urged to r

Email Account Will Expire Scam
Phishing/Scam

Email Account Will Expire Scam

Upon inspection, we determined that "Email Account Will Expire" is spam. This phishing letter targets email log-in credentials by using false claims about the account's pending expiration. Stolen email accounts can be utilized for a variety of malicious purposes, and victims of such scams can expe

UnitedHealthcare Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

UnitedHealthcare Email Scam

We examined the email and found that it is crafted to extract personal information from victims. Such emails fall into the category of phishing emails, often camouflaged as communications from reputable companies, organizations, or entities in an attempt to deceive recipients. Such emails should b

MIRROR Ransomware
Ransomware

MIRROR Ransomware

Through our analysis of malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal, we determined that MIRROR is a ransomware variant belonging to the Dharma family. MIRROR's purpose is to encrypt files. Also, it renames files and provides two ransom notes (displays a pop-up window and creates the "info-MIRROR.txt" f

DataControl Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

DataControl Adware (Mac)

Through our analysis of the app, we determined that DataControl falls into the category of advertising-supported applications. Its main function involves displaying intrusive advertisements to users. Besides showing annoying ads, DataControl may harvest various data. For these reasons, DataContr

MethodOnline Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

MethodOnline Adware (Mac)

Our research team discovered MethodOnline while checking out new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Upon inspection, we determined that this application is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its

BitDogs Mint Free Scam
Phishing/Scam

BitDogs Mint Free Scam

Upon inspection, we determined that "BitDogs Mint Free" is a scam. It offers users the opportunity to mint BitDogs NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) free of charge. However, once a victim connects their digital wallet to the scam – it starts operating as a cryptocurrency drainer. The page running

KYC (Know Your Customer) Verification Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

KYC (Know Your Customer) Verification Email Scam

Our investigation of this "KYC (Know Your Customer) Verification" email revealed that it is spam. This fake message encourages recipients to undergo a KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process in order to secure their cryptocurrency wallets. The spam email with the subject "KYC Verific

Unclaimed Expensive Goods Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Unclaimed Expensive Goods Email Scam

After investigating the "Unclaimed Expensive Goods" email, we determined that it is spam. This letter makes an offer for the recipient to participate in a scheme. In this plot, they will be presented as a representative of a deceased Mossack Fonseca investor. Upon success of the plan, the email re

VajraSpy RAT (Android)
Trojan

VajraSpy RAT (Android)

VajraSpy is a remote access trojan (RAT) specifically designed for targeted espionage on Android devices. This malware exhibits a wide range of functionalities, including data theft, call recording, message interception, and even the capture of photos through the device's camera. VajraSpy's deploy