Threats
PC App Store Rogue Optimization App
PC App Store is the name of a potentially unwanted application that functions as adware, in addition to its advertised functionality. PC App Store can be broadly categorized as a rogue optimization app. It claims that... Read more
HBM Ransomware is a New Dharma Clone Targeting Files to Encrypt
Researchers discovered a new ransomware variant that belongs to the Dharma family of clones. The new version is called the HBM ransomware. HBM encrypts documents, media files, archives and databases on the victim... Read more
InputView Adware on Mac Can Be Seriously Annoying
InputView is the meaningless name of an ad-supported application for Mac. InputView belongs to the big family of AdLoad adware clones and variants. You may find its icon in your Applications folder - a bland circle... Read more
lUUUUUUUUU Ransomware Uses Weird Extension
There is a new ransomware strain in the wild, called by researchers the lUUUUUUUUU ransomware. The unusual name comes from the file extension that the ransomware appends to encrypted files. lUUUUUUUUU belongs to the... Read more
Beware! 'Google - Qatar World Cup Lottery' Scam Fishes for Naive Victims
A new scam is being distributed online, trying to piggyback on the ongoing football world cup in Qatar. The scam uses an old, tested lure. Potential victims receive a malicious email that claims the victim won no less... Read more
How to Stop Webfreshupdater.com Ads
Webfreshupdater dot com is a very low-effort misleading website. It exists with a single purpose - to push ads in your browser. The page contains nothing but a fake anti-bot check. Landing on Webfreshupdater dot com,... Read more
Proud Browser Exhibits Adware Behavior
Proud Browser is the name of an application that is distributed in the form of a browser extension and functions as adware. Adware is software that will often install on your system without your knowledge or consent... Read more
How to Avoid Allactualspot.com Ads
Allactualspot dot com is a misleading website that attempts to push ads in users' browsers. Landing on the page in the first place means you very likely hit a bad redirect or clicked on a rogue ad on a different site.... Read more
Whiteboard New Tab Rogue Browser Extension May Modify Internet Settings
Whiteboard New Tab is a rogue browser extension that shares similarities with browser hijackers. Browser hijackers are a subcategory of potentially unwanted software. This sort of app will make changes to your browser... Read more
Team Punisher Ransomware Asks for $1000 in Ransom
Team Punisher is the name given to a new ransomware variant that was observed in late 2022. The ransomware payload was often distributed using fake Covid-19 websites that pose as infection and case trackers. Team... Read more
How to Avoid Theupgradedata.com Ads
Theupgradedata dot com is a misleading page that uses a fake anti-bot check to push ads into your browser. There are hundreds of similar domains running the exact same misleading content, all of them posing as an... Read more
Watch Out For The Landscape Scroller Rogue Browser Extension
Landscape Scroller is a rogue browser extension that functions largely as a browser hijacker. Browser hijackers are classified as potentially unwanted applications and would generally alter certain settings in your... Read more
Uyro Ransomware Joins Host of Djvu Clones That Encrypt PC Files
Uyro ransomware is the name of a new Djvu ransomware clone. The new variant was discovered in late 2022. Uyro behaves like all other Djvu clones. It encrypts the victim system, leaving files scrambled. Once encrypted,... Read more
Microsoft Request Verification Scam Dangles Fake Document
A new scam is being circulated online, attempting to phish out victim credentials. The new scam is very simple in its design. Victims receive an email that claims it contains a link to a Microsoft Word document hosted... Read more
RAXNET Stealer Attempts to Empty Crypto Wallets
RAXNET Stealer is the name of a malicious application that is classified as a clipper. Clippers are widely used to steal cryptocurrency, due to the way they operate. A clipper like RAXNET Stealer can monitor the... Read more
Ety Ransomware is a New Xorist Clone
A new ransomware strain based on Xorist ransomware code was discovered in late 2022. The new variant is called the Ety ransomware. Ety encrypts files on the target system and leaves them in a scrambled state.... Read more
Patriot Stealer Malware Sold Disguised as "Educational Tool"
A piece of infostealing malware is being sold online, under the guide of an "educational tool". The infostealer has been named Patriot Stealer. The malware can steal a significant amount of information from a machine... Read more
Just Ransomware is a New Dharma Clone That Demands Payment To Encrypt Targeted Files
A new variant of the Dharma ransomware family was spotted in the wild in late November 2022. The new strain is called the Just ransomware. Just will encrypt files on the victim system and change their names and... Read more
