Threats
Dapo Ransomware Will Make Your Files Unreadable
After examining malware samples, we discovered a new ransomware variant named Dapo. Further analysis revealed that Dapo belongs to the Djvu ransomware family, which is frequently associated with information stealers... Read more
Notifpushnext.com Pushes Ads Through Misleading Anti-Bot Check
During our team's investigation of suspicious websites, we discovered a rogue page called notifpushnext.com. This website operates by promoting spam browser notifications and redirecting visitors to other likely... Read more
Shbzek.com Hijacks Browser Settings
Shbzek.com is a harmful website that utilizes the built-in push notifications system in your browser to display spam pop-up advertisements on your device. The site tricks victims into subscribing to its push... Read more
KamiKakaBot Targets Asian Government Bodies
During February 2023, a series of malwares known as KamiKakaBot were discovered by researchers at EclecticIQ. These malware instances were found to have targeted government institutions in ASEAN countries. It was... Read more
'Cleaner Update' Scam Targets Mobile Users
Cleaner Update is an app for Android devices that functions as an online advertising app, which can display annoying pop-ups and ads that cover your smartphone or tablet's screen. Additionally, Cleaner Update may... Read more
Qapo Ransomware Goes After Popular File Types
Qapo is a variant of Djvu ransomware that our research team uncovered while examining malware samples. Once it has infiltrated a victim's computer, Qapo encrypts the files by appending the ".qapo" extension to their... Read more
'FakeCalls' Mobile Malware Uses Vishing Attacks
Check Point Research (CPR) recently uncovered a new form of Android vishing (voice phishing) malware tool that is affecting victims in South Korea. This malware, named “FakeCalls” by the CPR team, is designed to mimic... Read more
How Can You Avoid Myreqdcompany.com Ads?
After conducting an investigation into myreqdcompany.com, we have uncovered that the website displays a misleading message in an attempt to lure visitors into accepting notifications. Furthermore, our team found that... Read more
BACKJOHN Ransomware Encrypts Victim Files
During the analysis of malware samples, our researchers discovered BACKJOHN, a type of ransomware that belongs to the Phobos family. BACKJOHN operates by encrypting data, modifying filenames of encrypted files, and... Read more
Mictiotom Mac Adware
Mictiotom is a program that can be installed on a Mac computer without the user's consent and can cause several unwanted behaviors and performance issues. It can display ads, change browser settings, and collect user... Read more
Ixisivomer Adware
The Ixisivomer program is a type of adware and "Mac virus" that installs itself on a user's computer without their consent or knowledge. Its intrusive nature can cause a variety of unwanted effects, such as showing... Read more
Youhau Ransomware is a New VoidCrypt Clone
Researchers from our team have recently uncovered Youhau, a type of ransomware that encrypts data, changes file names, and generates a ransom note. Youhau came to our attention during an analysis of malware samples.... Read more
TokenCollective Mac Adware Displays Unwanted Ads
While testing the TokenCollective application, our team discovered that it generates intrusive advertisements, leading us to classify it as adware. This type of software is typically disseminated using shady methods,... Read more
Trojan.Malware.300983.Susgen Detection
Trojan.Malware.300983.Susgen is the name and designator of a heuristic detection. Trojan.Malware.300983.Susgen is intended as a designator for an unspecified Trojan horse malware detection. The detection does not... Read more
Nochi Ransomware Mentions no Contact Details
Our team of researchers recently uncovered a new form of ransomware called Nochi while investigating new malware samples. This malware appears to be based on the Chaos ransomware, and when we tested it on our machine,... Read more
Errossanksix.xyz Browser Hijacker Scrambles Browser Settings
If you are frequently redirected to Errossanksix.xyz, it is likely that you have an unwanted extension or a harmful program installed on your device. Errossanksix.xyz is a site that is notorious for redirecting... Read more
'Download Pro' Adware
During our investigation into suspicious websites, we discovered a browser extension called Download pro, which is marketed as a tool to manage download histories. However, after analyzing the extension, we determined... Read more
GoBruteforcer Malware Targets Many Platforms
Researchers from Palo Alto's Unit 42 have recently uncovered a new form of malware that is based on Golang. Dubbed as GoBruteforcer, this malware targets web servers that run services such as FTP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin,... Read more
