Beware of 'Your Account Is Set To Close' Email Scam
The "Your Account Is Set To Close" email is a scam, disguised as a notification from Microsoft. It claims that the recipient's email account will be closed due to inactivity and unresolved errors, and will be deleted... Read more
ENCODED Ransomware Asks for Modest Ransom
ENCODED is a type of ransomware that encrypts data and appends the ".ENCODED" extension to filenames. It also drops a "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" file, which contains ransom notes, and changes the desktop wallpaper.... Read more
Why you should watch out for ProcessorPremiere Adware
Our team tested the ProcessorPremiere application and found that it displays intrusive advertisements, which is why we classified it as adware. It is rare for users to intentionally download and install such software.... Read more
Pro-shield2023.shop Pushes Familiar Fake Warnings
Pro-shield2023.shop is a deceptive website that uses fake virus warnings to trick users into allowing push notifications. These notifications are used to bombard the user's browser with intrusive and potentially... Read more
GOGO Ransomware is a New VoidCrypt Offshoot That Encrypts Data
GOGO is a ransomware-type program that belongs to the VoidCrypt ransomware family. It encrypts files and appends them with a unique ID, the cyber criminals' email address, and a ".GOGO" extension. A file originally... Read more
How to Avoid Fasterpcnetwork.com Ads
Fasterpcnetwork.com is a deceptive website that belongs to the "fake antivirus alert" category of misleading pages. These sites typically display images made to look like the interface of a legitimate antivirus... Read more
Tabs Organizer Rogue Extension is Adware
We discovered a misleading web page promoting the Tabs Organizer browser extension, which is advertised as an adblocker. However, further inspection reveals that it actually functions as advertising-supported software... Read more
How to Avoid Prizesleads.com Ads
Prizesleads.com is a rogue website that is designed to promote deceptive content and spam browser notifications. It is often accessed through redirects caused by pages that use rogue advertising networks, and the... Read more
What is the 725 Ransomware?
Our researchers recently discovered a new ransomware called 725. It is believed to have been developed by the same threat actors behind 32T ransomware. When deployed, it encrypts files and appends the ".725" extension... Read more
'Your Email Has Reached An Upgrade Stage' Scam
"Your Email Has Reached An Upgrade Stage Scam" is an email spam campaign that attempts to extract recipients' email account log-in credentials by claiming their accounts will be closed unless they upgrade. The email... Read more
Beware of StyleLab Mac Adware
StyleLab is an adware program belonging to the AdLoad family. It has a randomly generated name that often produces nonsensical results, and it also uses a generic-looking icon to blend in with other applications on... Read more
What Does InstantFresh Adware Do?
Our research team recently discovered the InstantFresh app while investigating newly submitted files on online threat databases. Upon inspection, we found that it is an adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family.... Read more
