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BaN Ransomware
Ransomware

BaN Ransomware

BaN is ransomware belonging to the Xorist family. This variant has been identified during the examination of samples uploaded to VirusTotal. BaN is created to encrypt files. Additionally, BaN appends the ".BaN" extension to filenames, displays, and creates a ransom note (an error message and the "

SusScrofa Malicious Extension
Adware

SusScrofa Malicious Extension

Upon examining the SusScrofa browser extension, we found that it is an untrustworthy program disseminated through a malicious installer. Its capabilities include activating the "Managed by your organization" feature (in Chrome and Edge), reading and changing data on visited pages, and managing the

SparkRAT Malware
Trojan

SparkRAT Malware

SparkRAT, coded in the Go programming language, is a cross-platform Remote Administration Trojan (RAT) allowing its operators to manage infected devices through a web browser. This RAT encompasses an array of features, such as a process manager, file explorer, desktop monitor, file editor, and oth

ToolFrequency Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ToolFrequency Adware (Mac)

ToolFrequency has been identified as an ad-supported application. The application bombards users with irritating advertisements, and interacting with these ads might lead users to untrustworthy pages. Moreover, ToolFrequency may possess the ability to gather diverse information. ToolFreq

Gasfees Airdrop Scam
Phishing/Scam

Gasfees Airdrop Scam

After reviewing the "Gasfees Airdrop", we determined that it is a cryptocurrency-draining scam. The scheme is presented as an airdrop of the Gwei cryptocurrency, which will supposedly refund the Ethereum Gas that the participant has spent. It is pertinent to mention that "Gasfees Airdrop" has bee

HostaSieboldiana Malicious Extension
Adware

HostaSieboldiana Malicious Extension

HostaSieboldiana is a malicious browser extension that our researchers discovered in an installer promoted by a deceptive webpage. This piece of software has a variety of harmful capabilities, including data tracking. It is noteworthy that setups like the one endorsing this extension can be bundl

Chase Bank Invoice Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Chase Bank Invoice Email Scam

After inspecting this "Chase Bank Invoice" email, we determined that it is spam. It is disguised as an invoice sent by the Chase Bank. The goal is to get recipients to call the fake support line with the intention of reversing the purchase transaction. After calling, the scam aims to deceive victi

PelargoniumHortorum Malicious Extension
Adware

PelargoniumHortorum Malicious Extension

Upon inspecting a malicious installer, we discovered an unreliable app called PelargoniumHortorum. We found that this app can read data on all websites, manage themes and extensions within the affected browser, and enable the "Managed by your organization" feature in Chrome and Edge browsers. It i

Mesmerised Ransomware
Ransomware

Mesmerised Ransomware

Our research team found Mesmerised ransomware while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. This piece of malicious software is designed to encrypt files and demand ransoms for the decryption. On our testing system, Mesmerised encrypted files and altered their filenames. To elab