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What is RedAlert (N13V) ransomware?
RedAlert (N13V) is a piece of malicious software classified as ransomware, a type of malware designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. This ransomware is a cross-platform program, the Windows variant is referred to as RedAlert, while the Linux VMware ESXi server targeting version is called N13V.
When we executed a sample of RedAlert (N13V) on our test machine, it encrypted files and appended their filenames with a ".crypt[number]" extension. For example, a file titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.crypt416", etc.
Following the completion of this process, RedAlert (N13V) ransomware created a ransom note named "HOW_TO_RESTORE.txt". The message within this file indicated that this ransomware targets companies rather than home users. Additionally, RedAlert (N13V) uses double extortion tactics.
What kind of malware is Readnet?
Readnet is ransomware that our team discovered while inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page. We found that Readnet is part of the MedusaLocker ransomware family. The purpose of ransomware is to encrypt files. Also, Readnet renames files by appending the ".Readnet7" extension to filenames (the number may vary) and drops a ransom note (the "HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html" file).
An example of how Readnet ransomware modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Readnet7", "2.png" to "2.png.Readnet7", "3.exe" to "3.exe.Readnet7", and so forth.
What is Correos email scam?
After examining this email, we found that the scammers behind it pretend to be a state-owned company that provides postal service in Spain. The email is written in Spanish. Scammers use it to trick recipients into opening a fake Correos website and providing sensitive information. The email is written in Spanish.
What is DockMode?
DockMode is an adware-type application that our researchers discovered during a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal. We learned that this app belongs to the AdLoad malware family.
Our analysis revealed that this piece of software runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and may have browser-hijacking and data-tracking abilities.
What kind of application is EditWave?
While examining deceptive websites (fake installers downloaded from them) we found an application called EditWave. It is unlikely that user would install this software on purpose. We found that EditWave an advertising-supported application - it bombards users with intrusive advertisements.
What kind of malware is Po?
Po is ransomware belonging to the Dharma family. We discovered this ransomware while analyzing malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website. Po encrypts files, appends the victim's ID, recovery2022@tutanota.com email address, and ".Po" extension to filenames. Also, it provides two ransom notes: it displays a pop-up window and creates the "info.txt" file.
An example of how Po ransomware modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.id-9ECFA84E.[recovery2022@tutanota.com].Po", "2.png" to "2.png.id-9ECFA84E.[recovery2022@tutanota.com].Po", "3.exe" to "3.exe.id-9ECFA84E.[recovery2022@tutanota.com].Po", and so forth.
What kind of page is ads4pc[.]com?
During a routine inspection of untrustworthy sites, our researchers found the ads4pc[.]com rogue webpage. It operates by pushing browser notification spam and redirecting visitors to other (likely unreliable/harmful) websites. Most users enter these pages through redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks.
What is "style flex"?
Our researchers discovered a rogue browser extension named style flex while inspecting dubious download webpages. This piece of software promises to allow users to modify website content alignment (i.e., left, right, center, etc.). However, our analysis revealed that it operates as advertising-supported software (adware).
What is Root (Chaos) ransomware?
While inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered yet another ransomware - called Root - based on Chaos.
We executed a sample of Root (Chaos) ransomware on our test machine, and it began encrypting files. The filenames of the affected files were appended with the ".Root" extension. For example, a file originally titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.Root", "2.png" as "2.png.Root", etc.
Afterwards, a ransom note - "read_it.txt" - was created and the desktop wallpaper was changed.
What is "M&T Bank" email scam?
Our inspection of the "M&T Bank" email revealed that it is spam that operates as a phishing scam. This fake letter is presented as a payment notification from the M&T Bank - a legitimate bank holding company.
However, users are redirected to a fraudulent banking website when they attempt to use the link within the email to cancel the charge. These sites are classified as phishing scams, and they target a wide variety of vulnerable data (e.g., banking account log-in credentials, etc.).
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