During our examination of malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website, we encountered Wayn, a ransomware variant that encrypts files and adds the ".wayn" extension to filenames. Additionally, Wayn leaves a ransom note (a text file named "_readme.txt"). An example of how Wayn modifies file
While analyzing malware samples on VirusTotal, we encountered a ransomware variant called Wazp, which belongs to the Djvu family. This ransomware encrypts files and alters their filenames by appending the ".wazp" extension. Additionally, Wazp leaves behind a ransom note file named "_readme.txt".
While investigating suspicious sites, our research team found a page promoting an installation setup containing the Streaming application. After examining this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). The purpose of adware is to generate revenue for its develo
During a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered the OperativeHandler application. We determined that it is adware, and that this app belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is designed to dis
Our research team discovered NativeTopics while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After we investigated NativeTopics, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. This application is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and it may also
While investigating new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered the SearchAchive app. After inspecting it, we determined that SearchAchive operates as advertising-supported software (adware) and belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to deliver intrusive
Our researchers found Underground Team ransomware while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. It is designed to encrypt files in order to demand payment for their decryption. On our testing system, this ransomware encrypted files, but unlike most programs within this classifica
After carefully analyzing this email, we have determined that it is a fraudulent message created by scammers. The primary objective of these scammers is to deceive recipients into disclosing their login credentials on a phishing website with the intention of stealing cryptocurrency wallets.
Our research team discovered the SampleScheduler application while checking out new submissions to VirusTotal. After inspecting this app, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It runs intrusive advertisem
Upon investigation of worldcoolnewz[.]com, we have found that its purpose is to trick users into subscribing to push notifications through deceptive content. Additionally, this website redirects visitors to other websites. It is worth noting that users typically do not intentionally visit sites li