Threats
'Session Validation Error' Scam Hunts for Email Credentials
A recent development in the phishing world is a new email scam called "Session Validation Error." The scam email states that there was an error found in the recipient's mailbox and when they try to fix it, they are... Read more
Deviceunder-protection.com Runs Old Browser Scam
Deviceunder-protection dot com is a misleading page that runs a scam known as "Your Chrome Is Severely Damaged By 13 Malware" and requests to show notifications. Once visited, this website displays a pop-up message... Read more
Beware! Nwjs.exe Malware Mines Crypto Using Your PC's Resources
The Nwjs.exe process is a Trojan horse that exploits the infected computer's hardware resources to mine for digital currency without the victim's knowledge or consent. By using this process name, it attempts to... Read more
UnrealCEFSubprocess.exe File and Process
The UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe process belongs to the software of Epic Games or Unreal Engine and is usually found in a subfolder of “C:\Program Files (x86)” such as C:\Program Files (x86)\Epic... Read more
Mydailysecurityguard.site Uses Fake Warnings to Scare You
Mydailysecurityguard.site is an example of a fake virus warning page, which displays images styled like the interface windows of a legitimate antivirus app. These windows contain false and exaggerated warnings, such... Read more
Doenerium Stealer Grabs Crypto, Other Information
Doenerium is a malicious information stealer disguised as Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It is designed to target cryptocurrency wallets, Internet browsers, clipboard data and system information in order to... Read more
Nosu Stealer Attempts to Grab Your Info
Nosu is a malicious program that has been classified as a stealer. It infiltrates compromised devices and steals information from them. This malware can extract usernames and passwords, personally identifiable... Read more
'Walmart Loyalty Program' Scam Promises Fake Prizes
The "Walmart Loyalty Program" scam is becoming increasingly common online. It promises users a prize, such as an iPad Pro if they answer a few survey questions, claiming that ten people are randomly chosen to win each... Read more
Uyit Ransomware is Yet Another Djvu Clone Targeting Files for Encryption
Uyit is a type of ransomware that encrypts files and adds the ".uyit" extension to filenames. It belongs to the Djvu family of clones. Uyit also drops a "_readme.txt" ransom note file with instructions for victims to... Read more
MEOW Ransomware is a new Conti Clone Designed to Encrypt Files
MEOW is a type of ransomware belonging to the Conti family of clones that encrypts files and appends the ".MEOW" extension to their filenames. It leaves a ransom note inside a file named "readme.txt" when it... Read more
How To Stop FractionControl Adware
Ad-supported software such as FractionControl, also known as adware, can show up on Mac computers and deliver ads to the system for the benefit of its operator or maker. However, the biggest issue with this is not... Read more
Mbtf Ransomware is a New Djvu Clone
Mbtf, a type of ransomware related to the Djvu family, was discovered in early December 2022. The ransomware encrypts files and adds the extension ".mbtf" to their filenames. It also creates a "_readme.txt" file... Read more
PrimaryServiceSearch Adware on Mac
PrimaryServiceSearch is a rogue application included in a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. This app operates as adware and is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is software that displays unwanted... Read more
How to Avoid Updaterdesign.com Ads
Updaterdesign dot com is a misleading page designed to push ads in visitors' browsers through misleading social engineering techniques. If you found you way to Updaterdesign dot com in the first place, it is very... Read more
CustomStrategic Adware
CustomStrategic is an adware application that can crop up among the legitimate applications on your Mac computer. Adware generates revenue for its authors by serving advertisements inside the browsers of as many... Read more
What is the OBZ Ransomware?
OBZ is a type of ransomware that is the same as the U2K and MME ransomware variants. The program encrypts files and changes their filenames to include ".OBZ", for example, renaming a file called "1.jpg" to... Read more
Beware of the 'Netflix - We've Suspended Your Membership' Scam
This new scam aims to acquire Netflix user's log-in credentials through a malicious email. The subject of the email reads "Last Reminder" (even though this may vary). It claims that the payment for the next billing... Read more
What is the Mppn Ransomware?
Mppn is a variant of the Djvu ransomware that encrypts data and adds the string '.mppn' to file names. It also creates a '_readme.txt' containing instructions for paying ransom in order to decrypt files. For example,... Read more
