While checking the VirusTotal page for recently submitted malware samples, our team came across ransomware dubbed Code. This ransomware encrypts data, appends its extension (".code") to filenames, and creates a ransom note (a file named "!!!HOW_TO_DECRYPT!!!.txt" file). An example of how Code mod
Cyber is the name of a malicious program based on the Chaos ransomware. Our researchers discovered this malware while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. Once we executed a sample of Cyber (Chaos) ransomware on our test system, it began encrypting files and appended their filenames with a "
Our team found that coolcaptchahere[.]top displays a misleading message with the intention of tricking visitors into allowing it to display notifications. Additionally, this website may redirect users to other suspicious sites. It is important to note that users access sites like coolcaptchahere[.
Our team discovered Craa ransomware, a Djvu family member, while analyzing malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. When infecting a computer, Craa encrypts files and appends the ".craa" extension to their filenames. Additionally, it creates a ransom note in the form of a text file named "_readme.
While investigating new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered a ransomware named Like that belongs to the Dharma family. Once we executed a sample of Like (Dharma) ransomware on our test machine, it encrypted files and changed their filenames. The titles of affected files were a
Jerd is ransomware designed to encrypt data, append the victim's ID, jerd@420blaze.it email address, and the ".j3rd" extension to filenames, and provide two ransom notes (display a pop-up window and create a text file named "info.txt"). Jerd belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. We discovered i
Nexus is the name of a banking trojan targeting Android Operating Systems (OSes). According to the research done by Cyble analysts, Nexus is the rebranded version of the S.O.V.A. banking trojan. As the classification implies, this malware primarily targets banking and finance related information.
Qazx is ransomware from the Djvu family that encrypts files on the victim's computer and demands a ransom payment for decryption tools. We found Qazx while reviewing recently submitted malware samples on the VirusTotal site. It is important to note that Qazx may be distributed alongside other malw
Our team identified Qarj as a type of ransomware that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Once it infects a system, it encrypts files and modifies their filenames by appending the ".qarj" extension. The ransom note, which provides instructions for contacting the attackers for file decryption, i
During our analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, our research team came across a ransomware called Qapo. Qapo is a type of ransomware that belongs to the Djvu family and functions by encrypting the victim's files once it has infiltrated their computer. The original filename is modif