Our team recently discovered a variant of the Djvu ransomware family called Kiop, which is file-encrypting malware. We came across Kiop while examining samples on the VirusTotal website. It is important to note that Kiop may be distributed alongside information stealers like RedLine or Vidar. Kio
VapeV7 is ransomware that we discovered while inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website. The purpose of VapeV7 is to prevent victims from using/accessing their data by encrypting it. Also, VapeV7 appends the ".VapeV7" extension to filenames and displays a ransom note in a pop-
Our researchers discovered the CapitalProjectSearch app while examining new submissions to VirusTotal. Upon scrutinizing the software, we established that it is adware. Its function involves displaying ads and may also include other harmful capabilities. Advertising-supported software, o
While investigating this email, we learned that it is a phishing letter disguised as a warning from an email service provider. The purpose of this scam email is to deceive recipients into opening a fake website and providing personal information on it. Thus, recipients should ignore this letter.
Skylock is ransomware that our malware researchers have discovered while examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. It has been found that Skylock belongs to the MedusaLocker family. Once a computer gets infected with Skylock, this ransomware renames files by appending the ".skylock" exten
Our team has examined FrequencyRemote and concluded that the purpose of this app is to display annoying advertisements to users. Apps of this type are classified as adware (advertising-supported software). It is noteworthy that users often download and install adware without realizing it.
Global PC Cleaner Pro is advertised as a powerful tool designed to optimize a computer's performance and clean up unnecessary files and programs that slow down its speed. However, while investigating the Global PC Cleaner Pro application, we found that multiple security vendors detect this app (an
Kitz is ransomware that uses encryption to lock files on the target's computer. Our team came across Kitz while reviewing recently submitted malware samples on VirusTotal. This particular ransomware is a member of the Djvu ransomware family and may be distributed in conjunction with other types of
Upon reviewing this letter, we determined that it is a phishing email presented as an investment offer. As a rule, scammers behind such emails try to trick recipients into providing personal information and (or) sending money. Thus, recipients should ignore emails like this one. The letter
After downloading and installing ExtendedAsset, our team found out that its primary purpose is to display annoying ads, which prompted us to categorize it as adware. It should be emphasized that users frequently download and install adware without comprehending the possible consequences.