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Product Availability Confirmation Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Product Availability Confirmation Email Scam

After inspecting the "Product Availability Confirmation" email, we learned that it is spam. The fake letter is presented as an urgent purchase request from the sender. This mail operates as a phishing scam and promotes a phishing site disguised as SharePoint. This website is designed to record and

MainAdviseSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

MainAdviseSearch Adware (Mac)

Our researchers discovered the MainAdviseSearch app while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware group. It operates by displaying ads and may have additional harmful abilities. Adwa

WannaSmile Ransomware
Ransomware

WannaSmile Ransomware

WannaSmile is ransomware that encrypts files, appends the ".wannasmile" extension to filenames, and displays a ransom note (a pop-up window). An example of how WannaSmile modifies filenames: it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.wannasmile", "2.png" to "2.png.wannasmile", and so forth. Files encrypted by

Thecloudvantnow.com Ads
Notification Spam

Thecloudvantnow.com Ads

During our investigation of websites that utilize rogue advertising networks, we came across thecloudvantnow[.]com, a deceptive website. Visitors to the site are presented with false information (in the form of a fake CAPTCHA) to trick them into accepting notifications. Also, accessing thecloudvan

Mysearchexperts.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Mysearchexperts.com Redirect

During our examination of mysearchexperts.com, we learned that this is a shady search engine that may provide inaccurate results. It is common for questionable (or fake) search engines to be promoted through browser hijackers. Apps of this type hijack web browsers by changing their settings.

Firstinearch.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Firstinearch.com Redirect

While examining firstinearch.com, we found that it is a questionable search engine. Typically, search engines like firstinearch.com have poor search functionality and are associated with browser hijackers or other unwanted programs. In most cases, users download and install/add browser hijackers u

Measures To Strengthen Server Security Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Measures To Strengthen Server Security Email Scam

After examining the letter, we have determined that it is a fraudulent email crafted by scammers with the aim of deceiving recipients into divulging personal information. The email is designed to appear as if it was sent by an email service provider and contains a hyperlink to a phishing website.

MQsTTang Backdoor
Trojan

MQsTTang Backdoor

MQsTTang is a type of malware that serves as a backdoor, enabling attackers to run commands on a target computer and receive the resulting output. This malware uses the MQTT protocol to communicate with its C&C server. Threat actors behind MQsTTang are targeting political and government entiti

9betdownload.com Ads
Notification Spam

9betdownload.com Ads

Our researchers discovered the 9betdownload[.]com rogue webpage during a routine investigation of dubious sites. This page promotes untrustworthy/harmful software and spam browser notifications. Additionally, 9betdownload[.]com can redirect users to other (likely unreliable/dangerous) websites. M

Searchstartnow.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Searchstartnow.com Redirect

While testing searchstartnow.com, we found that it is a shady search engine that may generate misleading results. It is worth noting that search engines of this kind are promoted through browser-hijacking apps. Users often download and add (or install) browser hijackers without realizing it.