While reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our research team discovered the IndexerParameter application. Upon examination, we learned that this app operates as adware. IndexerParameter belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported so
After examining this "Wells Fargo - Account Suspended" email, we found that it is fake. The message claims that the recipient's bank account has been suspended due to a system update. By attempting to unlock their account, the user is lured into exposing their log-in credentials to a phishing web
While investigating suspicious sites, our research team discovered this "$AVAIL Vote Rewards" scam. This fake website imitates the Avail network running an unspecified poll, takers of which will receive rewards. It must be emphasized that this scam is not associated with the actual Avail network.
Our research team discovered the DisplayExplorer application while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this app, we learned it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported is designed to run intrusive advert campaigns. Adware delive
Our analysis of AccessFrequency reveals that it acts as adware - it shows advertisements. We also discovered that several security vendors have flagged it as malicious. The ads it generates can be misleading and promote unreliable websites. Therefore, AccessFrequency should be avoided and uninst
While investigating suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the Clarity Tab browser hijacker. This extension promises to provide new tab widgets (e.g., clock, weather, bookmarks, etc.) and browser wallpapers. However, it changes browser settings to promote (via redirects) a search engine.
Moscovium is the name of a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for the decryption. Files encrypted by this malware are appended with a ".m0sC0v1um" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.m0sC0v1um", "2.png" as "2.png
Our inspection of the "Bank Details" email revealed that it is spam. This message claims that the invoice sent by the recipient lacks their company bank details, so the sender asks for this information. This spam mail aims to lure victims into visiting a phishing website that targets email account
MassJacker is a cryptojacking malware. The purpose of this malware is to steal cryptocurrency. It is likely distributed and utilized by multiple threat actors, suggesting that MassJacker may operate as a malware-as-a-service (MaaS). Users who suspect their computers may be infected should immediat
While investigating file submissions to the VirusTotal site, our researchers discovered the BrowserValue app. After examining this piece of software, we learned that it is advertising-supported software (adware) from the AdLoad malware family. BrowserValue aims to generate revenue for its develo
Security firm Cyfirma has recently discovered a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called VanHelsing. Once a name given to mythical slayers of Vampires, VanHelsing is now attached to a criminal enterprise designed to siphon a business' lifeblood in return for decrypting data, which the threat actors
In a blog post published by Kaspersky Labs, security researchers revealed the discovery of a new information-stealing malware called Arcane Stealer by the cybersecurity firm. The malware is distributed fairly novel, in that it is distributed via YouTube and videos that provide users with computer ga
In a recent attack by Akira ransomware threat actors, attempts to encrypt data were initially stopped; however, an unpatched webcam proved to be the entry point threat actors were looking for and managed to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response Software installed on the enterprise machines. T
On February 21, 2025, Bybit reported that it had suffered a massive cryptocurrency theft, estimated at 1.46 billion USD using that day's exchange rate. Ethereum (ETH) was stolen from one of its ETH cold wallets, which stores cryptocurrency private keys offline. In practice, private keys are transfe
An unknown leaker, going by the alias ExploitedWhispers, has released what they claim to be an archive of internal Matrix chat logs belonging to the Black Basta ransomware operation. Now removed, the stolen messages were originally uploaded to the MEGA file-sharing platform. Since their removal fro
Combo Cleaner is an anti-malware application for Windows computers (also available for Mac computers). It's developed by a company RCS LT which has been working in cyber security industry for over 10 years. The accumulated experience in internet security allowed us to create a robust anti-malware so
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Combo Cleaner is an antivirus and system optimizer created by a company called RCS LT. This application runs on Mac computers and works with all recent Mac operating systems, including Yosemite, macOS 13 Ventura, and macOS 14 Sonoma. This application takes a different approach as compared to traditi
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Over the years, signature-based malware detection has proven vulnerable to abuse by malware developers. Good companies will quickly adapt to new malware versions, creating new and better signatures for malware detection. However, there is still a time delay between discovery and detection. Behavi