Threats
ArchievesOriginal Mac Adware
ArchievesOriginal is the name of a clone belonging to the AdLoad adware family. AdLoad is the name given to a large family of adware clones, all having different names but the same functionality - delivering ads... Read more
Access Ransomware Joins Army of Djvu Clones
The Djvu ransomware family got a new member this week with the Access ransomware joining the host of Djvu clones. The only thing the new variant does differently is having a name and encrypted file extension that is... Read more
SecurityHealthSystray.exe File and Process
SecurityHealthSystray.exe is the file and process that is responsible for displaying the system security notification icons in your Windows taskbar, in the area where your system click is usually displayed. Some users... Read more
Bulwark Ransomware is a New MedusaLocker Variant
Bulwark ransomware is the name of a new clone of the MedusaLocker ransomware family that was spotted in the wild in October 2022. The Bulwark ransomware sticks to the pattern that is typical for Medusa clones. It will... Read more
SharedEnumerator Mac Adware Bombards With Unwanted Ads
SharedEnumerator is the name of a piece of Mac adware, also called ad-supported software. SharedEnumerator belongs to the group of AdLoad adware clones - a group that numbers hundreds of entries that are all the same... Read more
What does the NFT Tab Browser Extension do?
NFT Tab is the name of a rogue extension for Chrome that will function as a browser hijacker that promotes a fake search engine. NFT Tab is advertised as a convenient tool that gives you easy access to non-fungible... Read more
How to Avoid Allcontrolpc.com Ads
Allcontrolpc dot com is a misleading website that belongs to the "fake antivirus alert" subcategory of misleading pages. Similar sites will display images styled to look like the interface of a legitimate antivirus... Read more
How to Avoid Hedgehag.com Ad Pop-Ups
Hedgehag dot com is a misleading website that will dangle a fake video player in front of visitors in the hopes of luring them to accept ads in their browser through it. Landing on Hedgehag dot com, you will see a... Read more
QuicklookPI Mac Adware
QuicklookPI is the name of a Mac application that is broadly classified as a potentially unwanted app and more specifically - as adware or ad-supported software. Adware of this type will usually arrive on your system... Read more
Stayundercontrol.online Attempts Cheap Scares
Stayundercontrol dot online is a misleading site that attempts to trick the user into thinking something is wrong with their system. The website falls into the "fake virus warning" broader category of misleading... Read more
Protectyour-device.com Promotes Known Scam
Protectyour-device dot com is a misleading website that promotes a well-known scam. The specific instance is referred to as the "Chrome Is Severely Damaged By 13 Malware" scam. There are many domains that are... Read more
What is Cyberpunk Ransomware?
Cyberpunk ransomware is a newly discovered strain belonging to the Dharma ransomware family of clones. Cyberpunk encrypts files and changes the filenames, adding a complex new extension. The new extension consists of... Read more
'ELON MUSK Twitter Giveaway' Scam Fishes for Victims
There is yet another online scam that is attempting to siphon cryptocurrency out of the wallets of naive victims. The latest scam is trying to capitalize on the latest barrage of news related to the upcoming Elon Musk... Read more
StatefulFirewall Browser Hijacker
StatefulFirewall is a browser-hijacking extension that can implant itself inside your Safari browser. The extension behaves like a browser hijacker, which is a type of potentially unwanted application. Once installed,... Read more
Copybara Mobile Malware Acts as Banking Trojan to Steal Data
Copybara is the name of a strain of mobile malware that is believed to belong to the broader family of Brata malware. Brata consists of the Copybara mobile trojan and the AmexTroll and the actual Brata malware.... Read more
'Your Password Has Been Changed' Email Scam Uses Improbable Lure
A new scam is being distributed online using malicious spam emails. This new attempt is aimed at harvesting victim credentials, as is the case with most similar scams. The scam is delivered in a very bland, very... Read more
Why you Can't Trust the Multi-searches.com Fake Search Engine
Multi-searches dot com is a fake search engine that is promoted through a Chrome browser extension with the same name. Installing Multi-searches will result in your blank new tab being changed to a different search... Read more
What does HARDBIT Ransomware Do To Your Computer?
A new release of file-encrypting malware was spotted in the wild in October 2022. The new ransomware is called simply HARDBIT. HARDBIT will encrypt most files on the targeted system, leaving their contents scrambled... Read more
