Dedsec is ransomware (discovered by S!Ri) designed to encrypt files and demand payment in return for their decryption. Additionally, Dedsec renames all affected files by appending the ".dedsec" extension, changes the desktop wallpaper, and displays a pop-up window with a ransom note. An example o
While investigating suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the santionrerm.co[.]in rogue page. It operates by promoting browser notification spam. Additionally, this webpage can redirect visitors to other (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Users primarily access santionrerm.co[.]in and pag
While reviewing dubious websites, our research team discovered an installer containing the CarcharhinusLeucas browser extension. This malicious software manages/modifies Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. Additionally, CarcharhinusLeucas has data-tracking abilities. It is noteworthy that
Upon examining the email, we found that it is a typical example of a phishing email, attempting to deceive the recipient into providing personal information and (or) sending funds. It claims that a recipient has been selected as a beneficiary for a certain amount of money. Such emails should be ig
Kasseika is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data in order to demand payment for the decryption. On our test machine, Kasseika encrypted files and altered their filenames. Original file titles were appended with an extension comprising a random character string. To elaborate,
Xeno is a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that empowers operators (threat actors) to control computers remotely. It is written in C# programming language and designed to operate seamlessly on Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. Victims should remove it from infected systems as soon as po
After analysis, we concluded that DefaultPositive displays intrusive advertisements, placing it in the category of adware. Users often install such applications without a complete understanding of their full range of functionalities. It is recommended to avoid downloading and installing apps lik
After inspecting the "Token Terminal's Airdrop", we determined that it is a scam. It imitates the Token Terminal platform running an airdrop, and a cryptocurrency-draining mechanism is jumpstarted once a victim exposes their account to this bogus giveaway. This scam masquerades as the Toke
When examining SphyrnaMokarran, it was observed that it can read and modify data on visited websites, control themes and extensions in the compromised browser, and activate the "Managed by your organization" feature in Chrome and Edge browsers. It is crucial to emphasize that SphyrnaMokarran is di
After a careful examination, it is evident that SimpleIntegration exhibits intrusive advertisements, categorizing it as adware or advertising-supported software. Another notable aspect of applications like SimpleIntegration is their tendency to collect diverse user information. Typically, users