We discovered a new Djvu ransomware called Ccew while examining malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page. We learned that Ccew encrypts files, appends the ".ccew" extension to filenames, and drops the "_readme.txt" file (a ransom note) on the desktop. An example of how Ccew renames files:
Our research team discovered the listen-heres[.]com rogue webpage while investigating suspicious sites. This page pushes browser notification spam and causes redirects to other (likely unreliable/malicious) websites. Users typically access such webpages via redirects caused by sites using rogue ad
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Our research team discovered the cleantraf[.]xyz rogue page while inspecting questionable websites. It promotes scams, pushes browser notification spam, and redirects visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Most users enter these webpages via redirects caused by websites that use
While researching rogue software, we found the smartsearchresults.com fake search engine. It can generate search results that are inaccurate and contain dubious/malicious advertisements. Websites of this kind are promoted by browser-hijacking software, which changes browser settings to cause redi
It is a technical support scam website that shows deceptive pop-ups (fake warnings/notifications) to trick visitors into believing that they must call the provided number to remove a virus from their computer. We discovered this site while examining other questionable pages and shady advertisement
During a routine inspection of dubious websites, our research team discovered the somenewforyou[.]cc rogue page. It promotes browser notification spam and causes redirects to various (likely untrustworthy or malicious) sites. Users typically access websites like somenewforyou[.]cc through redirec
After examining the webout[.]life page, we found that it asks for permission to show notifications and redirects to a similar page. It displays deceptive content to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Our team discovered webout[.]life while inspecting other pages that use rogue
While looking through rogue websites, our researchers discovered the trackztoolz[.]com page. When we inspected this webpage, it ran a phishing scam. Under the guise of a delivery service chat, the scam attempts to extract personally identifiable and financial information. It is noteworthy
It is a scam website designed to trick visitors into believing that their phone has been infected, and immediate action is required to avoid further damage. Our team discovered this scam while inspecting other sites that use rogue advertising networks and examining deceptive advertisements.