Threats
Jarjets Ransomware Produces Ransom Note in Bad English
In a routine examination of newly submitted file samples, our researchers came across the Jarjets ransomware. This malicious software is specifically designed to encrypt files and then demand a ransom for their... Read more
MacOS Security Center Scam Attempts to Scare Users
During an examination of this webpage, it has been determined that its purpose is to mislead users by creating a false impression that their operating system is in jeopardy. The page features a deceptive pop-up... Read more
OpenSpecificDark.com Attempts to Mislead Visitors
Openspecificdark.com is a misleading page that tricks users into authorizing push notifications, allowing the website to flood devices with disruptive advertisements. The website employs deceptive tactics, such as... Read more
Ppvs Ransomware Encrypts Most File Types
Ppvs, which is a variant of the Djvu ransomware family, showcases its ability to modify files by altering file names, such as changing "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Ppvs" and "2.png" to "2.png.Ppvs." It's important to note that... Read more
Elementalhammer.top Uses Cheap Tricks to Push Ads
Elementalhammer.top is a misleading website that leverages browser push notifications to flood users with invasive spam ads. This website falls under the category of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and browser... Read more
Website Security Scanner Rogue Extension
The Website Security Scanner is promoted as a tool designed to check the safety of visited websites by consulting more than fifty databases. Our researchers came across this browser extension while conducting a... Read more
CATAKA Ransomware Demands Payment of $1500
CATAKA is a type of ransomware that we discovered during an analysis of file samples. Once it infiltrates a computer, CATAKA proceeds to encrypt files and adds a random extension to their names. Furthermore, it alters... Read more
Runicartisan.top Pushes Browser Hijacker
Runicartisan.top employs deceptive tactics with browser push notifications to flood users with intrusive spam advertisements. It falls into the categories of Notification Spam and Browser Hijackers. The website... Read more
Verify.safeadd.com Displays Fake Virus Warnings
Verify.safeadd.com is a misleading website engaged in a deceptive scheme that showcases fabricated virus infection notifications, appearing as if they were from reputable cybersecurity brands. The site leverages these... Read more
BiBi-Linux Wiper Malware Used Against Israeli Targets
A newly discovered malware called BiBi-Linux is being employed in attacks aimed at Linux systems owned by Israeli companies, with the intent of erasing data. The Incident Response team at Security Joes uncovered this... Read more
CladZap Mac Adware
CladZap is a piece of potentially unwanted Mac software that falls under the Adload malware family category. It's notably more perilous than adware designed for Windows systems because it combines browser hijacking... Read more
Ppvw Ransomware Locks Files
During our routine analysis of malware, our research team stumbled upon the Ppvw ransomware, which is part of the Djvu ransomware family. This malicious software is specifically designed to encrypt files and then... Read more
GHOSTPULSE Malware Spread Through Fake MSIX Applications
A recent cyber attack campaign has been detected, utilizing fake MSIX Windows application package files for well-known software like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Grammarly, and Cisco Webex as a means to... Read more
"Virus/Malware Infections Have Been Recognized" Pop-Up Scam
The technical support scam named "Virus/Malware Infections Have Been Recognized" was identified by our researchers during an examination of fraudulent websites. This deceptive operation is designed to trick users into... Read more
BlackDream Ransomware Produces Verbose Ransom Note
While examining new malware sample submissions, our research team came across the BlackDream ransomware, which falls into the category of programs that encrypt data with the intention of demanding payment for... Read more
Scivcenter.com Attempts to Slip You Ads
Scivcenter.com employs deceptive tactics to trick users into enabling push notifications, allowing them to inundate devices with disruptive advertisements. This website is categorized as a potentially unwanted program... Read more
Art New Tabs Browser Extension
While conducting an investigation into suspicious websites, our researchers came across the Art New tabs browser extension. This extension is designed to modify browser settings, primarily by promoting the fictitious... Read more
Ppvt Ransomware is Based on Djvu Ransomware Code
While analyzing recent malware samples, we came across a ransomware variant named Ppvt. This particular ransomware is responsible for encrypting files and modifying their file names by adding the ".Ppvt" extension.... Read more
