HBM is the name of a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. This malicious program is part of the Dharma ransomware family. Once a sample of HBM was executed on our test machine, it began encrypting files and altering their filenames. Original titl
We tested the Cities HD Backgrounds in Your New Tab application and found that it operates as a browser hijacker. It promotes a fake search engine (spntextension.com) by changing the web browser's settings. We discovered Cities HD Backgrounds in Your New Tab browser extension on a deceptive web pa
It is a scam email created to steal login information. It is disguised as a letter from Microsoft regarding account verification. It contains a link to a phishing page (a fake login website). This scam email should be marked as spam and deleted. This email requests recipients to verify the
InputView is a rogue application that our researchers discovered while investigating 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 displays ads on vari
WASP (W4SP) is the name of an information-stealing malware that steals victims' passwords, credit card details, Discord accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, and personal files and sends them to the threat actor. It sends stolen data via a Discord webhook address. WASP has been observed being sold to
While inspecting new malware submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered the Kevin ransomware. Malicious software within this classification operates by encrypting data in order to make ransom demands for the decryption keys/tools. When we executed a sample of Kevin ransomware on our
Our analysis of the "Daily Quarantined Message Report" email revealed that it is spam. Letters belonging to this campaign are presented as genuine reports concerning recipients' inboxes. This spam mail aims to steal email accounts by promoting a phishing website. The email with the subject
Our malware researchers examined this email and found that it is used by cybercriminals who aim to trick recipients into infecting their computers with FormBook malware. The email itself is disguised as a letter regarding some payment terms. It has a PDF document attached to it that downloads an I
NULLTHEGAME is ransomware based on the Chaos ransomware. We discovered it while inspecting malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. NULLTHEGAME encrypts files, appends the ".NULL" extension to filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper and drops a ransom note (the "read_it.txt" file). An example of
While examining winsafe[.]xyz, our team found that this page uses a clickbait technique to lure visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. We also learned that winsafe[.]xyz has at least two designs. We discovered winsafe[.]xyz while inspecting websites that use rogue advertising networks.