Threats
CRYPTNET Ransomware Will Lock Your System
While examining new malware samples, our research team came across the CRYPTNET ransomware. We ran a test of the ransomware on our machine and observed that it encrypted files, and added a random five-character... Read more
What is the Simple Tabs Manager Rogue Browser Extension?
During our investigation of unreliable websites, we discovered a browser extension called Simple Tabs Manager that claims to assist with managing browser tabs. However, we found that this extension is actually adware,... Read more
Audio Player Plus - Adware Disguised as a Browser Extension
While examining the Audio Player Plus application, our team discovered that it displays invasive advertisements, which classifies it as adware. We came across Audio Player Plus while scrutinizing an untrustworthy... Read more
Sports Sensei Will Replace Your Browser's Search Engine
Our team's investigation of the Sports Sensei browser extension revealed that it functions as a browser hijacker, with the intention of promoting a fake search engine, known as sportsensei.info. It is quite common for... Read more
Chameleon Mobile Malware Targets EU Countries
Since the beginning of the year, cybercriminals have been targeting Android users in Australia and Poland with a new Trojan called ‘Chameleon’. This malicious software imitates several legitimate sites such as the... Read more
Tab Manager Rogue Browser Extension Functions as Adware
During our inspection of fraudulent websites, our research team uncovered the Tab Manager browser extension, which claims to be able to close all browser tabs with a single click. However, our analysis of this... Read more
'Purchase Confirmation' Email Scam Seeks to Steal Your Email Credentials
Upon conducting an investigation on the "Purchase Confirmation" email, it was determined to be a form of spam. This email appears to be a message that confirms a purchase, containing relevant documentation. However,... Read more
Tangem Ransomware is a New MedusaLocker Variant Using Encryption To Lock PCs
Our researchers discovered Tangem, a malicious program that encrypts data and demands ransoms for decryption. It is a type of ransomware that belongs to the MedusaLocker ransomware family. When tested on our machine,... Read more
DominantInfo Adware Affects Mac Computers
Our team came across the DominantInfo software and upon analysis, we discovered that it belongs to the AdLoad malware family, specifically as an adware. This means that the application is programmed to display... Read more
How to Avoid Oollesessip.com Ads
The website Oollesessip.com is a misleading page created to deceive people into subscribing to push notifications by using social engineering tactics. These tricks mislead users into thinking that clicking the "Allow"... Read more
Coty Ransomware is a Fresh Djvu Clone Targeting Files for Encryption
Our team of malware analysts recently discovered a new ransomware called Coty while examining new malware samples. This ransomware belongs to the Djvu family and has the capability to encrypt data by appending the... Read more
Suggestonlineweb.com - a Fake Search Engine?
During our investigation of browser-hijacking software, we came across a fraudulent search engine named suggestonlineweb.com. Typically, these types of websites are incapable of providing authentic search results, and... Read more
Ac-shopify.top May Not Be the Best Place to Shop
Ac-shopify.top is an online store that claims to sell a variety of products at very affordable prices. However, it's crucial to be aware of certain warning signs that suggest that this website may not be reliable or... Read more
Skynetlock Ransomware is Based on MedusaLocker
During our routine investigation of new malware, our team discovered Skynetlock, a variant of the MedusaLocker ransomware family. Skynetlock's primary objective is to encrypt files, as we observed while analyzing it.... Read more
Worde.click Uses Old Tricks to Scare and Confuse
Our research team investigated worde.click and discovered that the website utilizes rogue advertising networks and deceptive messages to trick visitors. The site presents a fake warning that the visitor's antivirus... Read more
Dock2Master - A Potentially Unwanted Application That May Generate Ads
Dock2Master is a type of program that is considered unwanted due to its malicious behavior. Once installed, it has the ability to inject advertisements into websites you are browsing and even redirect your browser's... Read more
Beware of Ultimate Files Downloader Rogue Extension
Our team of researchers recently discovered the Ultimate Files Downloader extension while investigating suspicious websites. This extension is promoted as a download management tool, but our analysis revealed that it... Read more
ChatSAI Hijacks Your Browser's Search Engine
During our investigation of the ChatSAI application, we found that it acts as a browser hijacker. Its main objective is to force users to utilize chatsai.nextjourneyai.com, a phony search engine. ChatSAI is known to... Read more
