While investigating questionable websites, our research team found the myadvastudio[.]com rogue page. It operates by promoting browser notification spam. Additionally, this webpage can redirect visitors elsewhere (likely untrustworthy/harmful) sites. Users typically enter pages like myadvastudio[
ZFX is ransomware - a type of malicious software that encrypts files. Our malware researchers discovered ZFX while checking the VirusTotal for recently submitted malware samples. In addition to encrypting data, ZFX modifies filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, and drops the "+README-WARNING+.
While researching dubious websites, our researchers found a page endorsing a browser extension called SearchIT New Tab. After inspecting this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. SearchIT New Tab alters browser settings to promote the searchresults.store fake search engi
We examined advaguru[.]com and learned that it displays a misleading message to lure visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Additionally, advaguru[.]com redirects to one or more similar pages. This website was discovered by our team during an inspection of sites that use rogue ad network
Our inspection of the "Upgrade Zimbra Account" email revealed that it is spam. The fake letter urges the recipient to update their Zimbra email account so as to prevent it from being shut down. This spam email promotes a phishing website disguised as the Zimbra sign-in page. The email with
We have examined legivenestatery[.]com and learned that the purpose of this site is to lure visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. We discovered legivenestatery[.]com while inspecting pages that use shady advertising networks. Users do not visit pages legivenestatery[.]com on purpose.
While reviewing topadvshop[.]com, we found that this page displays a deceptive message to trick visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. Also, topadvshop[.]com redirects to other shady websites. Thus, topadvshop[.]com cannot be trusted (and it should not be allowed to show notification
After reviewing this email, we found that it was sent by scammers who aim to extort money and (or) information from recipients. It is disguised as a letter from someone who supposedly won a lottery and is willing to share the prize with others. Recipients should ignore this scam email. Sca
Assm is ransomware that prevents victims from accessing data by encrypting it. Also, Assm renames files by appending its extension (".assm") to filenames and drops its ransom note ("_readme.txt"). Our team discovered Assm while examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. Additionally, we f
Our team has tested the Media Control application and found that it operates as adware - this app shows intrusive advertisements. It is uncommon for advertising-supported programs to be downloaded and installed knowingly. We discovered Media Control on a deceptive website. Media Control ca