Threats
What does TrackAnalyser Mac Adware do?
Ad-supported software such as TrackAnalyser, also known as adware, presents a potential risk to Mac computers. It will not bring any meaningful or useful features but instead show ads that can link to potentially... Read more
Schoolyard Bully Trojan Steals Facebook Account Info
Researchers with Zimperium zLabs have uncovered an Android malware campaign referred to as the Schoolyard Bully Trojan, which has affected over 300,000 victims since 2018. The malicious apps making up the... Read more
How to Avoid Comadshome.com Ad Pop-Ups
Comadshome dot com is a misleading website. The page exists for a single purpose - to push unsolicited ads into the browsers of visitors who are not particularly careful. Comadshome dot com uses a fake anti-bot check... Read more
CryWiper Malware Used to Attack Russian Targets
A brand new strain of malware that was never seen in the wild before is now used in attacks on administrative bodies in Russia. The new malware is called CryWiper. CryWiper is targeting the offices of city officials... Read more
Surf Start Rogue Browser Extension
Surf Start is a rogue extension for Chrome that offers quick access to content related to surfing in your new tab page. However, one part of its functionality is not well disclosed in its description. The Chrome web... Read more
What is the Cipher Ransomware?
Cipher ransomware is the name of a newly discovered ransomware variant based on MedusaLocker code. Cipher behaves largely like other MedusaLocker clones. It will encrypt files on the infected system and change their... Read more
How to Avoid Thehypefeed.com Ads
Thehypefeed dot com is a website that uses deceptive tactics to deceive its visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. The site employs clickbait techniques, such as displaying a loading bar and... Read more
What is the DATAF LOCKER Ransomware?
DATAF LOCKER is a new malicious tool that belongs to the ransomware subcategory of malware. DATAF LOCKER encrypts files on a system that it infects, rendering their contents scrambled and unreadable. Once encrypted,... Read more
Yourdesktopdatasecurity.site Uses Fake Virus Warnings
Yourdesktopdatasecurity dot site is a misleading webpage that pushes fake virus warnings in your face to scare and confuse you, in the hopes of slipping unsolicited ads into your browser in the process. This sort of... Read more
Older Ransomware Strain Rebrands as Trigona
Trigona ransomware is the name of a strain of file-encrypting malware. The ransomware is believed to be a rebranding of a formerly unnamed strain. The new version includes functionality that allows the ransomware to... Read more
How to Avoid Updaterglobal.com Ads
Updaterglobal dot com is a misleading website that uses fake, doctored anti-bot check mockups to push ads in your browser. Similar pages will attempt to trick the user they are passing an anti-bot check, while in... Read more
What is Woreflint Trojan?
Woreflint is the detection name assigned to a malicious program that functions as a trojan horse. Detection names are not always the same thing as the actual payload and the Woreflint detection can signify a number of... Read more
How to Stop Monterrey.top Ads
Monterrey dot top is a misleading website that will cause bad redirects and flood your browser with ads if you follow the instructions on its page. Landing on Monterrey dot top would usually mean that you already hit... Read more
Gqlmcwnhh Ransomware is a New Snatch Variant Targeting Files To Encrypt
Gqlmcwnhh is a newly discovered ransomware variant that belongs to the broader family of clones based on Snatch ransomware code. The new variant was discovered in late 2022. Gqlmcwnhh will encrypt almost every file on... Read more
What Does The WebSurf Guard Rogue Browser Extension Do?
WebSurf Guard is a rogue browser extension for the Chrome browser. It is advertised as a YouTube and general-purpose ad blocker, but in reality, it functions as adware. The extension asks for permission to read and... Read more
What Does IdentityStack Adware Do & How To Stop IdentityStack
IdentityStack is an adware application that belongs to the AdLoad family of ad-supported programs, running on Macs. IdentityStack can drop ads into the pages you browse online or display them as pop-ups. This is... Read more
'Storage Capacity' Scam Fakes Inbox Issue
A new wave of malicious spam emails is doing the rounds, distributing a new scam, called simply the 'storage capacity' scam. The setup used in the scam is very simple and we have seen similar versions of the same idea... Read more
How to Avoid Higedgene.com Ad Pop-Ups
Higedgene dot com is a misleading website that will attempt to trick users into accepting push notifications from it. Similar misleading pages use push notification functionality to push ads in your browser. In the... Read more
