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KoRyA Ransomware
Ransomware

KoRyA Ransomware

KoRyA is the name of ransomware belonging to the Xorist family. Our malware researchers discovered KoRyA while examining samples submitted to VirusTotal. We learned that KoRyA encrypts data, appends the ".KoRyA" extension to filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, creates the "HOW TO DECRYPT FIL

Bettercallsaul Ransomware
Ransomware

Bettercallsaul Ransomware

Bettercallsaul is a ransomware-type program that our researcher team discovered while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After being executed on our test machine, this malicious program encrypted files and appended their names with a ".bettercallsaul" extension. To elaborate, a filename su

Zouu Ransomware
Ransomware

Zouu Ransomware

While examining malware dubbed Zouu, we found that it is ransomware that encrypts files and appends the ".zouu" extension to filenames. Also, Zouu creates the "_readme.txt" file (a ransom note). An example of how Zouu renames files: it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.zouu", "2.png" to "2.png.zouu", and

Unknown Browser Login Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Unknown Browser Login Email Scam

Our inspection of the "Unknown Browser Login" email revealed that it is spam operating as a phishing scam. It is presented as an email account security notification alerting the recipient that there has been a suspicious log-in. This spam mail aims to extract users' email account passwords through

IPTV Player Adware
Adware

IPTV Player Adware

We have examined the IPTV Player application and found that it is an advertising-supported browser extension that shows intrusive advertisements. In most cases, users install (or add) adware inadvertently since it is often promoted and distributed using questionable methods. Our team discovered IP

MajorLetterSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

MajorLetterSearch Adware (Mac)

After installing a fake Adobe Flash Player setup on our test system, we discovered the MajorLetterSearch application. It operates as advertising-supported software (adware), i.e., delivers intrusive ad campaigns. Additionally, we determined that MajorLetterSearch is part of the AdLoad malware fa

ExtendedTech Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ExtendedTech Adware (Mac)

While testing the ExtendedTech application, our team discovered that it displays intrusive advertisements. Therefore, we classified this app as adware. It is common for adware to be promoted and distributed using questionable (often deceptive) methods. Thus, users often download and install it i

Mao Ransomware
Ransomware

Mao Ransomware

While inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website, we discovered a ransomware variant belonging to the Dharma family dubbed Mao. We found that Mao encrypts files and appends the victim's ID, sony.mao@techmail.info email address, and ".mao" extension to filenames. Also, Mao disp

Zoqw Ransomware
Ransomware

Zoqw Ransomware

While checking the VirusTotal page for recently submitted malware samples, our team discovered ransomware belonging to the Djvu family dubbed Zoqw. This malware encrypts files, appends the ".zoqw" extension to filenames, and drops the "_readme.txt" file containing a ransom note. An example of how

Bikemolktwo.xyz Ads
Notification Spam

Bikemolktwo.xyz Ads

After examining bikemolktwo[.]xyz, we learned that it runs the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses" scam. It uses deceptive marketing to promote legitimate antivirus software. Also, bikemolktwo[.]xyz wants to show notifications. Our team discovered bikemolktwo[.]xyz while analyzing pages