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MaliBot Banking Trojan (Android)
Trojan

MaliBot Banking Trojan (Android)

MaliBot is a banking trojan targeting Android Operating Systems (OSes). As its name implies, this malware primarily seeks to extract information relating to victims' banking and finances. However, MaliBot is a multifunctional piece of malicious software capable of performing various actions on in

Light Tab Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Light Tab Browser Hijacker

We have discovered the Light Tab application after inspecting a deceptive website instructing visitors to download and install a recommended application. After examining this app, we found that it hijacks a web browser by changing some of its settings to search.lighttab.me. Light Tab is a browser

Proxy2Service Malware
Trojan

Proxy2Service Malware

Proxy2Service is the name of a malicious program our team has discovered after inspecting a deceptive installer downloaded from a cracked software distribution page. We found that Proxy2Service forces web browser to open various (potentially malicious) websites. We also learned that Proxy2Service

Pirated Windows Software Detected In This Computer POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Pirated Windows Software Detected In This Computer POP-UP Scam

"Pirated Windows Software detected in this Computer" is a tech support scam that our researchers discovered while inspecting untrustworthy websites. Technical support scams aim to trick users into calling fake helplines and allowing cyber criminals remote access to their devices - by claiming tha

LIZARD (Phobos) Ransomware
Ransomware

LIZARD (Phobos) Ransomware

While inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page, we discovered LIZARD - ransomware belonging to the Phobos family. It encrypts files and appends the victim's ID, r3wuq@tuta.io email address, and ".LIZARD" extension to filenames. LIZARD also creates "info.hta" (a file that opens a

ProcesserGrid Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ProcesserGrid Adware (Mac)

ProcesserGrid is a rogue app that our researchers discovered while checking out new submissions to VirusTotal. After inspecting this piece of software, we learned that it operates as adware and belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software may require specific cond

CommonCreative Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

CommonCreative Adware (Mac)

During a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered the CommonCreative rogue application. Our analysis of CommonCreative revealed that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software (adware) operates by displayin

Pride Mobility Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

Pride Mobility Email Virus

After analyzing this "Pride Mobility" email, we determined that it is malspam. This letter is presented as a message regarding a purchase. It must be emphasized that this email is not associated with the legitimate Pride Mobility Products company or any other real entities. The "Pride Mobility" s

PingPull Malware
Trojan

PingPull Malware

PingPull is a piece of malicious software classified as a RAT (Remote Access Trojan). Malware of this type is designed to enable remote access and control over infected machines. RATs are highly multifunctional; hence, the threats posed by these trojans are especially broad. The research d