Threats
'Twitter Crypto Giveaway' Scam Promises Free Lunch
A new, absurd scam is doing the rounds online, this time trying to squeeze some illegal profit, abusing the name and likeness of Elon Musk. One of the domains that run the scam is, somewhat humorously, called... Read more
Rrcc Ransomware Joins STOP/Djvu Family of Malware
Rrcc ransomware is the designated name of the latest arrival in the endless lineup of Djvu ransomware clones. Rrcc does what ransomware usually does - it encrypts the major portion of files on a target system, leaving... Read more
Freecaptcha.top Uses Vague Adult Content, Spams Annoying Ads
Freecaptcha dot top is a misleading website, set up with a singular purpose - to get annoying and potentially harmful ads in your browser. Like many similar misleading pages, Freecaptcha dot top uses a vague adult... Read more
What is DockModule Adware & How to Remove DockModule
DockModule is an application that may have found its way on your Mac. However, chances are, you are not too sure how it got there in the first place. This is typical behavior for the apps belonging to DockModule's ilk... Read more
How to Safely Detect and Remove Quax0r Ransomware
Quax0r ransomware is a new variant of file-encrypting malware that belongs to the Rozbeh family of ransomware. Part of the Quax0r ransomware behavior is the same as other families and variants - it encrypts common... Read more
Remove Redox Stealer Malware
Redox stealer is the name of a piece of malware that is focused on scraping and exfiltrating information from infected systems. The malware is being sold on the dark web, using hacker forums as its marketing platform.... Read more
Notadvertise.com is a Misleading Site That Attempts to Push Ads
Notadvertise dot com is a simple misleading website that will attempt to push intrusive advertising pop-ups into your browser. The site uses a simple lure that seems to be effective in the long run, given how many... Read more
Eegf Ransomware
The Eegf ransomware is the latest entry belonging to the ever-growing Djvu ransomware family that has been discovered by security researchers. Eegf would encrypt files on the victim system, including most media,... Read more
What is the Fit Video Display PUP?
Fit Video Display is a browser extension for Chrome. It has a listing on the Chrome web store but is also commonly distributed using bundle installers. The extension can change the color temperature, saturation, hue,... Read more
'WinDealer' is Malware That Cannot Be Trusted
Several new malware families have been identified by security researchers. One of them is called WinDealer and is associated with a threat actor named LuoYu. LuoYu has been around for over a decade, executing attacks... Read more
Why You Should Detect and Remove CompellingEntry Adware From Your PC
CompellingEntry is a piece of adware that can crop up among the legitimate applications on your Mac computer. CompellingEntry is adware that has been identified as a member of the broader AdLoad family of adware.... Read more
Online-guard.com Uses Fake Scare Tactic to Push Ads
Online-guard dot com is a misleading rogue website that attempts to scare visitors with fake warnings and at the same time tries to implant annoying ads in their browser. The page at online-guard dot com will show a... Read more
SMSFactory Android Trojan Racks Up Phone Bills
An ongoing malicious campaign was tracked by security researchers. The new malware campaign pushes the SMSFactory trojan that affects Android devices. The mobile malware targets victims according to geolocation,... Read more
Captchatest.top Uses Adult Content Bait to Push Ads
Captchatest dot top is one of the hundreds of misleading websites, all of them set up with a single purpose - to push as many ads as possible in your browser. Captchatest dot top works off geolocation and may not... Read more
How to Remove SwiftSearch Browser Hijacker
SwiftSearch is a browser hijacker, and hence - a potentially unwanted program. Potentially unwanted programs occupy a nebulous space in-between legitimate software and full-blown malware. SwiftSearch behaves like most... Read more
Rrbb Ransomware Joins STOP/Djvu Malware Family to Encrypt Files and Demands Ransom Payments
Rrbb ransomware is the latest entry in the unending lineup of Djvu ransomware clones. Rrbb behaves just like you would expect - it encrypts the major portion of files on a target system, leaving files essential to the... Read more
What is Moviety PUP?
Moviety is a Chrome browser extension that claims it will enhance your movie-watching experience and show you useful results for any movie you search. In reality, Moviety exhibits signs typical for both potentially... Read more
How to Avoid Windows-hold.com Pop-Up Ads
Windows-hold dot com is a simplistic misleading website. The page is designed with minimal effort but set up to maximize the number of annoying ads served inside visitors' browsers. If you somehow end up on... Read more
