Threats
Beware: Shikitega Malware Targets Linux Systems
Shikitega is the name of a newly discovered piece of malware targeting devices that run Linux, specifically IoT devices and endpoints. The malware comes with a complex, multi-step infection chain and includes a... Read more
What Does Darknes Rogue Browser Extension Do?
Darknes is the name of a rogue browser extension that exhibits behavior typical for adware. Darknes is an extension that is supposed to help you switch bright pages to a more muted look. Like many other rogue... Read more
How to Avoid Flowerself.xyz Ads
Flowerself dot xyz is a very low-effort misleading website that only exists to push ads in your browser. While most similar misleading pages will have some sort of image on them and some text urging the user to "click... Read more
Beware of the "Corrupt App Bundle" Pop-Up
Mac users have reported a strange and persistent pop-up message that appears to be associated with a malicious application. The prompt in question would come up roughly twice every minute and is a nondescript message... Read more
Trojan.Multi.Brosubsc.gen Detection & Removal
Trojan.Multi.Brosubsc.gen is the designator of a detection used by one specific anti-malware application. It has been reported by multiple users and has caused some concern. The good news is that the detection is... Read more
Behavior:Win32/Hive.ZY Detection & Removal
A recent Windows Defender detection caused a bit of a stir. There were multiple reports in early September 2022 about a detection that Defender identified as "Behavior:Win32/Hive.ZY" that caused some concern. The good... Read more
Bl00dy Ransomware is a New Babuk Clone
Bl00dy ransomware is a newly discovered file-encrypting malware that belongs to the Babuk family of ransomware variants. The new version of Babuk encrypts almost every file on a targeted system, leaving only files... Read more
What is the Baseball Start Browser Hijacker?
Baseball Start is the name of a rogue browser extension that acts as a browser hijacker. The Baseball Start extension is advertised as a convenient way to get baseball news right in your browser. In addition to this... Read more
What is the '2022 FIFA Lottery Award' Scam?
The "2002 FIFA lottery award" scam is a somewhat entertaining but also potentially dangerous scam that is currently being distributed through malicious spam emails. The scam uses a very simple and basic setup. Scam... Read more
Botnet Blacklist is a Suspicious Warning Message
Botnet Blacklist, or more specifically Botnet:Blacklist is a detection designation given by an anti-malware application to connections it considers suspicious. This designation and the handle "Botnet:Blacklist" is... Read more
Bitcoin Blackmail Email Scares Victims with Empty Threats
"Bitcoin blackmail email" is yet another variation of an old scam that has been circulating for a while. The template used is very similar, only the entities running the campaign are likely different. This type of... Read more
What is Pizzasucker Ransomware?
After analyzing the Pizzasucker Ransomware security researchers have concluded that it is another member of the Chaos Ransomware family. Just like other members of its family, the Pizzasucker Ransomware is focused on... Read more
Mmdt Ransomware is a File-Encrypting Djvu Clone
Another week means another couple of Djvu ransomware clones being discovered in the wild. The latest version of Djvu is called the Mmdt ransomware. Mmdt is just your standard Djvu clone. It does nothing new or... Read more
How to Eliminate the Zanubis Mobile Trojan
Zanubis is the name of a newly discovered piece of mobile malware. Zanubis targets Android devices including tablets and mobile phones and users located in Peru. Zanubis functions as a banking trojan for mobile... Read more
Beware of Contebrew Adware Pop-Ups
Contebrew is the name of a piece of adware that is picked up and identified by Windows Defender under the designator "Win32/Contebrew.A!ml". Windows Defender flags this as a "medium" severity threat and categorizes... Read more
What Does The MicTrayDebugger Do?
MicTrayDebugger is the designator of a Windows Defender detection. Another variation of what is essentially the same detection is "Win32/MicTrayDebugger!ml". The MicTrayDebugger detection is usually triggered by... Read more
What is the Painter Extension on Your Computer?
Painter Extension is the name of a potentially unwanted program that mixes traits of browser hijackers and adware. Potentially unwanted programs or PUPs are a type of application that fills the void between safe,... Read more
Oovb Ransomware Information and Removal
The STOP/Djvu family is one of the most threatening sources of file-locker variants attacking computer users nowadays. Cybercriminals are unleashing new members of this infamous family almost every day. One of the... Read more
