Our researchers found the Hyj ransomware while reviewing new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This malicious program belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. Hyj encrypts data and demands payment for its decryption. After we launched a sample of this ransomware on our test machine, it encry
LoniceraCaprifolium is a browser extension that has attracted attention during an investigation into a harmful installer found on a dubious website. This browser extension exhibits several significant functionalities, some of which have induced apprehension regarding user privacy and browser secur
Wandsservices[.]com is a website designed to display a deceptive message to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. This site was discovered while inspecting pages associated with rogue advertising networks. It is uncommon for sites like wandsservices[.]com to be visited on purpose.
After examination, it has been determined that this email constitutes a phishing scam. The perpetrators behind this fraudulent campaign intend to deceive recipients into disclosing sensitive information on a deceptive website. Consequently, it is highly advised to disregard and refrain from respon
PepeCry is ransomware discovered during an analysis of samples uploaded to the VirusTotal website. PepeCry is designed to encrypt files (which makes them inaccessible), add the ".cry" extension to filenames, and display a ransom note. An example of how PepeCry modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg
RosaCanina is a browser extension that has come under scrutiny when examining a malicious installer hosted on a suspicious website. This browser extension possesses several noteworthy capabilities, some of which have raised concerns regarding user privacy and browser security. One signific
Myabsconds[.]com is a rogue webpage discovered by us during a routine investigation of dubious sites. It is designed to push browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) websites. Users primarily access pages like myabsconds[.]com through redirects gen
Our research team discovered the Best Friend Backgrounds browser extension during a routine investigation of untrustworthy sites. This extension promises to display canine-themed browser wallpapers. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Best Friend B
After reviewing "Bank Of America - Fund Transfer", we determined that it is a phishing email. This letter name-drops several genuine entities and claims that through their joint efforts, a large monetary fund will be dispersed between 700,000 people across America, Europe, and Asia – and the email
Millenium malware is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) written in C++. Programs categorized as such are designed to enable attackers to have remote access and control over infected machines. RATs tend to be highly versatile, and Millenium is not an exception. It can execute various commands on compromi