While examining the Elevate Tab browser extension, our team noticed that it makes certain changes in the settings of a web browser. Elevate Tab modifies those settings to promote a fake search engine search.elevatetab.com. Apps that exhibit such behavior are known as browser hijackers. Ele
Our research team found the 2QZ3 ransomware while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This malicious program is part of the Phobos ransomware family. 2QZ3 is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our test machine, the encrypted files were renamed
While checking the VirusTotal page for recently submitted samples, our team discovered Khronos - ransomware that encrypts files. Also, Khronos renames files by appending the ".khronos" extension. For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.khronos", "2.png" to "2.png.khronos", and so forth. After t
After analyzing this email, our team identified it as a crypto-related phishing attempt. The scammers masquerade as the blockchain[.]com team and aim to deceive recipients into divulging sensitive information on a phishing website. Recipients should remain cautious and avoid falling victim to such
KiRa is ransomware that our team discovered while analyzing malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page. KiRa encrypts data, appends a random extension consisting of four characters to filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, and drops a text file containing a ransom note ("read it!!.txt").
Based on our examination, we have determined that the Soccer Skills browser extension operates as a browser hijacker. Our findings indicate that Soccer Skills alters certain browser settings to promote hsrc-withus.com. Our analysis has uncovered that hsrc-withus.com is a fake search engine designe
Harmonypix[.]com is a rogue page that our research team discovered during a routine inspection of suspicious websites. Its purpose is to trick visitors into receiving spam browser notifications. Additionally, this webpage can redirect users to other (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites. Most visit
Our researchers discovered the browser-shielding[.]com rogue webpage during a routine investigation of questionable sites. This page is designed to promote scams and browser notification spam. It can also redirect users to different (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) websites. Visitors to browser-s
SSEAR is malware that operates as ransomware. Its purpose is to prevent victims from accessing their files by encrypting them. Also, SSEAR appends "_SSEAR" to filenames (e.g., it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg_SSEAR", "2.png" to "2.png_SSEAR", etc.), and displays a ransom note in a pop-up window. S
CurrencyTab is a rogue piece of software that our researchers discovered while investigating suspicious sites. This browser extension provides easy access to currency conversion rates, and it includes a currency conversion calculator widget. After investigating CurrencyTab, we determined that it