Tanki X is ransomware - malware that blocks access to files by encrypting them. Also, Tanki X appends ".TANKIX" extension to filenames, drops the "READ_ME.txt" file, and displays a pop-up window. Its text file and pop-up window contain a ransom note. An example of how Tanki X renames files: it cha
Desktopanalyticscenter[.]site is the address of a rogue page that we discovered while investigating untrustworthy websites. This site runs scams, promotes spam browser notifications, and redirects visitors to different (likely unreliable/harmful) webpages. Most users access pages like desktopanal
While inspecting suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the Page Downloader browser extension. It is presented as a tool capable of converting webpage content into a single downloadable text file. However, our investigation of Page Downloader revealed that it is adware. Advertisin
Our researchers found the Upsilon ransomware-type program while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. It operates by encrypting data in order to demand payment for decryption. On our testing system, Upsilon encrypted files and appended their filenames with a ".upsil0n" extension. For example,
While investigating sites that use rogue advertising networks, our researchers found one endorsing the Browser-Security browser extension. After inspecting it, we determined that this piece of software operates as a browser hijacker. Browser-Security makes changes to browser settings in order to
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 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
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
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
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