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What is MaliBot?

MaliBot is a banking trojan targeting Android Operating Systems (OSes). As its name implies, this malware primarily seeks to extract information relating to victims' banking and finances.

However, MaliBot is a multifunctional piece of malicious software capable of performing various actions on infected devices, obtaining vulnerable data, bypassing multi-factor/two-factor (MFA/2FA) authentication, and managing/sending SMSes (text messages).

What kind of application is Light Tab?

We have discovered the Light Tab application after inspecting a deceptive website instructing visitors to download and install a recommended application. After examining this app, we found that it hijacks a web browser by changing some of its settings to search.lighttab.me. Light Tab is a browser hijacker that promotes a fake search engine.

What kind of malware is Proxy2Service?

Proxy2Service is the name of a malicious program our team has discovered after inspecting a deceptive installer downloaded from a cracked software distribution page. We found that Proxy2Service forces web browser to open various (potentially malicious) websites. We also learned that Proxy2Service is flagged as malicious by more than thirty security vendors.

What is "Pirated Windows Software detected in this Computer"?

"Pirated Windows Software detected in this Computer" is a tech support scam that our researchers discovered while inspecting untrustworthy websites.

Technical support scams aim to trick users into calling fake helplines and allowing cyber criminals remote access to their devices - by claiming that their systems are infected or at risk. It must be emphasized that no website can detect threats/issues present on a visitor's computer; hence, any that make such claims are scams.

Furthermore, tech scams often include the names/graphics of real products or companies to create the impression of legitimacy; "Pirated Windows Software detected in this Computer" is not an exception. It is disguised as an alert from Windows/Microsoft - however, it is in no way associated with the Microsoft Corporation or their products.

What kind of scam is "DRIDEX..Malware detected - Error Code: DXRW2:#19X80XD"?

It is a technical support scam claiming that a computer is infected. Like most scam sites displaying fake pop-ups, this one uses a scare tactic to trick unsuspecting visitors into performing certain actions. We have discovered this tech support scam while inspecting other pages that use rogue advertising networks.

What kind of malware is LIZARD?

While inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page, we discovered LIZARD - ransomware belonging to the Phobos family. It encrypts files and appends the victim's ID, r3wuq@tuta.io email address, and ".LIZARD" extension to filenames. LIZARD also creates "info.hta" (a file that opens a pop-up window) and "info.txt" files containing ransom notes.

An example of how LIZARD modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.id[9ECFA84E-3351].[r3wuq@tuta.io].LIZARD", "2.png" to "2.png.id[9ECFA84E-3351].[r3wuq@tuta.io].LIZARD", and so forth.

What is ProcesserGrid?

ProcesserGrid is a rogue app that our researchers discovered while checking out new submissions to VirusTotal. After inspecting this piece of software, we learned that it operates as adware and belongs to the AdLoad malware family.

What is CommonCreative?

During a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered the CommonCreative rogue application. Our analysis of CommonCreative revealed that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family.

What is "Pride Mobility" email scam?

After analyzing this "Pride Mobility" email, we determined that it is malspam. This letter is presented as a message regarding a purchase. It must be emphasized that this email is not associated with the legitimate Pride Mobility Products company or any other real entities.

The "Pride Mobility" spam email is intended to trick recipients into opening its malicious attachment - thus triggering LokiBot malware's download/installation.

What is PingPull?

PingPull is a piece of malicious software classified as a RAT (Remote Access Trojan). Malware of this type is designed to enable remote access and control over infected machines. RATs are highly multifunctional; hence, the threats posed by these trojans are especially broad.