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ExpandedOrigin Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ExpandedOrigin Adware (Mac)

Upon our investigation of the ExpandedOrigin application, we found that it exhibits intrusive advertising behavior, leading us to classify ExpandedOrigin as adware. Adware is frequently distributed through questionable and deceptive means, making it easy for unsuspecting users to download and in

Nitz Ransomware
Ransomware

Nitz Ransomware

Our recent analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal has revealed the emergence of a new member of the Djvu ransomware family called Nitz. Its primary objective is to encrypt files on the compromised device and modify their filenames by adding the ".nitz" extension. Also, Nitz generates

Nifr Ransomware
Ransomware

Nifr Ransomware

While analyzing malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, our team came across Nifr ransomware, which belongs to the Djvu family. Upon infecting a computer, Nifr encrypts files and adds the ".nifr" extension to their filenames. For instance, a file originally named "1.jpg" would be renamed to "1.jp

Niwm Ransomware
Ransomware

Niwm Ransomware

The malware researchers in our team detected Niwm, a ransomware that falls under the Djvu family, during their analysis of samples that were submitted to VirusTotal. Ransomware is a malicious software that encrypts files, and in the case of Niwm, it appends ".niwm" extension to the original filena

Flash-Search Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Flash-Search Browser Hijacker

After examining the Flash-Search browser extension, our team has determined that it operates as a browser hijacker. The primary aim of this program is to promote flash-search.xyz, a fake search engine. To accomplish this, Flash-Search alters the settings of the user's browser. Once added,

Microsoft Defender Protection Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Microsoft Defender Protection Email Scam

Upon scrutinizing the letter, we have concluded that it is a fraudulent email that has been created by scammers with the intention of tricking recipients into contacting them. The email is disguised as a communication from Microsoft and includes a fake customer support number. We strongly advise r

GuideUnit Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

GuideUnit Adware (Mac)

Our examination of GuideUnit showed that it exhibits intrusive advertisements, which is why we classified it as adware. Additionally, GuideUnit may have the ability to access sensitive information. It is important to note that users rarely download and install adware on purpose. Adware-g

Nature Wallpapers Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Nature Wallpapers Browser Hijacker

During our assessment of the Nature Wallpapers application, we determined that it acts as a browser hijacker by altering certain web browser settings to promote a fake search engine (search.landscape-wallpaper.com). We came across Nature Wallpapers on a suspicious webpage. Nature Wallpaper

Cylance Ransomware
Ransomware

Cylance Ransomware

Cylance is the name of malicious software that operates as ransomware. Its purpose is to encrypt files (to prevent victims from accessing their data). Additionally, Cylance appends the ".Cylance" extension to filenames and creates the "CYLANCE_README.txt" file (a ransom note). Cylance targets Win

Jycx Ransomware
Ransomware

Jycx Ransomware

During our analysis, we identified Jycx as ransomware that employs file encryption and modifies the file names by appending the ".jycx" extension. Furthermore, it generates a ransom note, the "_readme.txt" file. Our team came across Jycx while examining various malware samples submitted to the Vir