While examining malware samples on VirusTotal site, our team discovered a ransomware variant named Available_for_trial. The purpose of Available_for_trial is to encrypt data. In addition to encrypting files, Available_for_trial renames files and creates a ransom note ("how_to_decrypt.hta"). Avail
Lucky is the name of a ransomware-type program that our researchers discovered during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This malicious program is part of the Phobos ransomware family. On our test machine, Lucky encrypted files and altered their filenames. Original
We have examined this email and determined that it is a scam. It is crafted to lure visitors into providing personal information on a phishing website. The scammers pose as an email service provider to gain recipients' trust. It is strongly advised to avoid interacting with any links within such e
Our team has examined the page and learned that it shows deceptive messages to trick visitors into believing that their Avast Antivirus license has expired. Usually, such websites are generated by affiliates seeking commission by endorsing legitimate software. However, it is important to exercise
We have examined this email and determined that it is a lottery scam. This email claims that recipients have won a large sum of money in sweepstakes, despite never having participated. Typically, such emails urge recipients to provide personal information or pay money to claim the prize. Recipient
While investigating dubious websites, our research team discovered the NX Gone browser extension. It is promoted as a tool that aids novice users in navigating the Internet. However, after inspecting this extension, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). Adware a
Our researchers found the PhaseAware app while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website. When we examined this application, we learned that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. PhaseAware is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding users with unwante
Our inspection of the "DHL Delivery Payment" email revealed that it is fake. This spam letter claims that the recipient has to make a payment to have their package delivered to their home. It must be emphasized that this email is a scam, and it is in no way associated with the DHL delivery company
Our researchers discovered the "Your Identity Has Been Stolen!" scam while investigating suspicious sites. The scheme falsely claims that the user's device is infected and that their identity has been stolen. Typically, scams of this kind are used to promote untrustworthy/harmful software or bogus
Our examination of the "Adobe Sign" email revealed that it is spam. The aim of this phishing letter is to lure recipients into disclosing their email account log-in credentials by claiming that it is necessary in order to view the sent contract documents. It must be emphasized that this spam mail