Threats
Captchahuman.azurewebsites.net Pop-Ups
Recently, users have reported encountering intrusive pop-up notifications on their computers and mobile devices, urging them to grant permission or enable push notifications from a website called... Read more
Extreme Security Adblocker
While examining misleading websites, our investigators came across Extreme Security Adblocker, a browser extension that is marketed as a security-focused ad-blocking tool. Upon closer examination, it was determined... Read more
Email Security Notification Scam
Upon inspecting the email in question, it turned out that it is deceptive, constituting a phishing attempt designed to mislead potential victims into divulging sensitive information. The email pretends to be a... Read more
Wessy Ransomware Will Encrypt Your System
During the examination of new malicious files, our researchers identified the Wessy ransomware. This type of malware encrypts data with the intention of demanding a ransom for its subsequent decryption. Upon... Read more
Metamask Airdrop Scam
Following an examination of the webpage in question, it has been identified as a deceptive scheme masquerading as a platform for discovering active airdrops. The site feigns legitimacy by presenting itself as an... Read more
New Purchasing Document Email Scam
The "New Purchasing Document" email is a form of spam that promotes a phishing scam. The message is designed to appear as a notification regarding a file sent to the recipient, with the intention of tricking users... Read more
"Browser is infected" Notification Scam
Experts categorize "Browser is infected" as a typical browser hijacking program. Essentially, this program takes control of your browser by manipulating its primary settings, dictating its behavior according to a... Read more
Mycool Search Browser Extension
The Mycool search browser extension was uncovered by our researchers during a routine examination of questionable websites. Subsequent analysis revealed that this software functions as a browser hijacker. Mycool... Read more
"MacOS Is Infected - Virus Found" Notification Scam
Numerous deceitful websites are specifically crafted to deceive visitors into granting permission for receiving notifications. Typically, these sites employ clickbait techniques, such as falsely asserting that users... Read more
SNet Ransomware Locks Most Files
Our team discovered the SNet ransomware during a routine examination of new malware samples. Ransomware, a type of malicious software, functions by encrypting data and then demanding a ransom for its decryption. Upon... Read more
Mycommonjournal.com Attempts to Bait Users into Accepting Ads
Mycommonjournal.com is an unauthorized website identified by our research team during a routine examination of suspicious sites. Its primary purpose is to facilitate browser notification spam and redirect individuals... Read more
GoStealer Malware Targets Indian Military
A sophisticated cyber espionage incident targeting the Indian Air Force has been uncovered by security researchers. The cyberattack on the Indian Air Force involves a variant of the well-known Go Stealer, a malicious... Read more
Press Ransomware Threatens Double Extortion
Press is a form of ransomware, a type of malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. In a similar fashion, the Press ransomware renames encrypted files by adding a ".press"... Read more
Flameforgesmith.top Attempts to Spam Ads
At first glance, this website, like many misleading pages, seems harmless. Those sites would often present a video player and a message prompting users to allow notifications for video viewing. However, consenting to... Read more
CreatePremium Adware
CreatePremium is a form of unwanted software designed to specifically target Mac operating systems. It is a recent addition to the infamous Adload family of ad-supported apps. This software commonly infiltrates Mac... Read more
Fearful.app Adware
During the evaluation of new submissions on the VirusTotal website, our researchers came across Fearful.app. Upon investigation, we identified this application as part of the Pirrit adware family. Fearful.app... Read more
Fulltimehighpotencyguard.info Shows Fake Virus Warnings
Fulltimehighpotencyguard.info employs misleading content to deceive visitors into thinking that their computers are infected and encourages them to accept notifications. Typically, websites like... Read more
Avanzi Ransomware Expects Payment in Bitcoin
During the examination of new malware samples, we identified a ransomware variant named Avanzi, associated with the Dharma family. Once it infiltrates a computer successfully, Avanzi encrypts files, modifies... Read more
