Discovered by Kaushík Pał, Avira9 is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. It must be emphasized that this malware is not associated with the Avira anti-virus or its developers. After we executed a sample of Avira9 on our testing system, the ransomw
After inspecting the "Webmail - Low Storage Space" email, we determined that it is spam. This phishing letter targets email account log-in credentials by making false claims regarding low mailbox storage. The scam email with the subject "Mailbox Alert: Your mailbox is full" (may vary) info
After reviewing the "Work For Charity" email, we determined that it is spam. This letter requests the recipient to distribute the sender's funds to charity. For their efforts, the recipient is promised 40% of the nine million pounds. Typically, scam mail of this kind targets personally identifiabl
TimbreStealer is a piece of malicious software designed to steal information. It was first observed being proliferated through email spam campaigns in the autumn of 2023 and is still in active distribution as of February 2024. This malware was noted being used to target users in Mexico exclusively
BrowserProgress is an adware-type application discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. This app is part of the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software (adware) is designed to generate revenue for its developers
While reviewing suspicious sites, our research team discovered the Author Pics Default Search browser extension. This piece of rogue software modifies browser settings to endorse (via redirects) the author.pics fake search engine. It also spies on users' browsing activity. Due to this behavior, Au
Upon scrutinizing the email, our analysis revealed that it constitutes a deceptive message crafted by scammers. The primary objective of this email is to deceive recipients into divulging personal information. Such emails are commonly referred to as phishing emails, as they aim to lure unsuspectin
Browse Next is promoted as a straightforward and user-friendly extension designed to aid users in understanding common online errors. Nevertheless, our investigation uncovered that Browse Next exhibits characteristics of adware. Once added, it initiates the unwanted and bothersome display of adver
While reviewing new malware submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered the RSA-4096 ransomware. Malicious software within this classification is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. RSA-4096 is part of the Xorist ransomware family. On our testing system, a sa
Upon closer inspection of the OriginQueue application, we have identified that this app displays advertisements to users. Apps with this purpose are classified as adware. It is worth noting that apps like OriginQueue can sometimes do more than display ads. Thus, users are advised to remove them