Japan is the name of a malicious program that our researchers found while inspecting new malware submissions to VirusTotal. We determined that the Japan program is ransomware. After launching a sample on our test machine, we learned that it encrypts files and appends their filenames with a ".japa
Takecontent[.]net is a deceptive website designed to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. It also redirects to other untrustworthy pages. We have discovered takecontent[.]net while examining torrent sites, illegal movie streaming pages, and other pages that use shady advertising
We have examined di04[.]biz website and found that it asks for permission to show notifications and redirects to a scam page. It displays deceptive content to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Di04[.]biz was discovered while inspecting other pages that use rogue advertising ne
Titancrypt is ransomware that encrypts files (it encrypts only a few file formats) and appends the ".titancrypt" extension to filenames. Also, it creates a text file (a file named "___RECOVER__FILES__.titancrypt.txt") and displays a pop-up window. Both of them contain ransom notes. Titancrypt rans
Timetocheck[.]xyz is a rogue webpage that our research team discovered while inspecting questionable sites. This page is designed to push browser notification spam and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) websites. Most users access such webpages through redirects caused by
While inspecting dubious sites, our research team found the webdefencerequired[.]com rogue website. It operates by promoting deceptive material, pushing browser notification spam, and redirecting visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) pages. Visitors to sites like webdefencerequired[.
During a routine inspection of deceptive download sites, we discovered a rogue app called Weather. After analyzing this piece of software, we learned that it operates as adware. Furthermore, we noted that Weather is practically identical to Prime adware. Adware is designed to enable the pl
Burmilla is the name of an information-stealing malware. It steals data from certain applications and clients, browsers, and cryptocurrency wallets. Also, it captures screenshots and obtains system information (and information about files stored on the infected computer). Burmilla collects
Anatsa (also known as TeaBot) is a banking Trojan with remote administration Trojan (RAT) capabilities. It can steal credentials, log keystrokes and capture the screen (obtain anything shown on the victim's screen). We have discovered Anatsa while inspecting apps (droppers) uploaded to Google Play
Discovered by TrendMicro, NetDooka is a multi-component malware framework distributed through a malicious PPI (Pay-Per-Install) service. Due to the nature of malware PPI services, exactly what malicious components are installed can vary. The observed infection chains compromised a loader and drop