While investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers discovered the FreeWorld ransomware-type program. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. After we launched a sample of FreeWorld on our test system, it encrypted files and appended their file
In our examination of the Dog Cuties extension, we found characteristics often linked with a browser hijacker. These types of programs usually seize control of web browsers by changing their settings. Browser hijackers often promote fake search engines. Dog Cuties promotes dogcuties.com. T
Upon examination, our team has assessed that the purpose of this email is to mislead recipients into divulging their personal information. These emails fall under the category of phishing attempts, wherein the senders, who are scammers, aim to deceive recipients into providing sensitive details on
After examining FiberOpticJoin, our team has determined that its primary function is to display intrusive advertisements to users, categorizing it as adware. It is crucial to highlight that applications similar to FiberOpticJoin are frequently promoted and spread through deceitful techniques.
During a routine examination of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, our research team encountered ransomware dubbed Top. This malicious software is intended to encrypt data and then demand payment for decrypting the files. Top ransomware provides two ransom notes: "info.hta" and "info.txt". I
While examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, our group came across Wzqw ransomware belonging to the Djvu family. When a computer is compromised, Wzqw encrypts various files and adds the ".wzqw" extension to their initial filenames. As an illustration, a file labeled "1.jpg" is transfor
In the process of analyzing malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal platform, we came across the Wztt ransomware. This malicious software encrypts various files and adds the ".wztt" extension to their filenames. Additionally, the ransomware generates a ransom note named "_readme.txt". An exam
Upon reviewing this email, our team has determined that it is crafted by scammers with the intention of obtaining personal information from recipients who might not be aware of their motives. They pose as an email service provider and insert a link to a phishing page to deceive users into revealin
We discovered the Live Weather Report browser extension while investigating untrustworthy websites. This piece of software promises easy access to weather-related information. After analyzing this extension, we determined that it is adware. Adware stands for advertising-supported software.
Mcafchecking[.]click is the URL of a rogue webpage designed to promote online scams and spam browser notifications. Additionally, it can redirect visitors elsewhere (likely untrustworthy/dangerous sites). Most users access mcafchecking[.]click and pages akin to it via redirects generated by websi