We have determined that desktopleads[.]info is one of the numerous deceptive sites designed to trick visitors into thinking that their computers are infected. Also, desktopleads[.]info wants to show notifications. Typically, users open sites like desktopleads[.]info unintentionally. It is highly a
After inspecting "SingularityNET - AGIX", we determined that it is a scam. This scheme operates as a cryptocurrency drainer and imitates the official website of the SingularityNET (SNET) platform. The legitimate website's URL is singularitynet.io, while the discovered imitator's agix[.]re (other v
Our researchers found Cumbha.app while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this application, we learned that it is adware from the Pirrit malware family. Cumbha.app is designed to feed users with undesirable and potentially malicious advertisements.
Pings is malware we discovered during an analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. It was found that Pings is ransomware designed to encrypt files, provide a ransom note ("FILE RECOVERY.txt"), and rename files (append the ".pings" extension to filenames). Pings is used to extort money f
Mango ransomware is a malicious program discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This malware is part of the Phobos ransomware family. Mango operates by encrypting files to demand payment for its decryption. After we launched a sampl
Evil Ant is malware classified as ransomware. The purpose of Evil Ant is to prevent victims from accessing their files by encrypting them. Also, Evil Ant changes the desktop wallpaper and displays a ransom note (a pop-up window) containing contact and payment information. Screenshot of files e
In the process of our thorough assessment, it has surfaced that ElementDisplay displays intrusive advertisements. Apps designed to bombard users with ads fall into the category of adware. Usually, apps like ElementDisplay are promoted and distributed using questionable methods to trick users int
After a thorough examination, it has been determined that ChrysochlorisAsiatica is an untrustworthy browser extension distributed through a malicious installer. Upon adding this extension to a browser, it activates the "Managed by your organization" feature, particularly in Chrome or Edge. Additio
Upon thorough examination, it has been determined that this email exemplifies a classic investment scam, often recognized as an advance-fee scam. The intention is to deceive recipients into sending money to fraudsters. Additionally, it is typical for scammers associated with these emails to solici
After a recent analysis of malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal, it has been determined that Cdtt belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Its primary objective is to encrypt data, and it generates a ransom note ("_readme.txt") while appending the ".cdtt" extension to filenames (e.g., it renames "