During our analysis of searchsafelypro.net, we determined that it is a fake search engine. It is distributed through Get Weather Today, a browser extension that acts as a browser hijacker. Fake search engines and hijackers pose privacy risks, so searchsafelypro.net and Get Weather Today should be
While analyzing search.safelysearch.net, we found that it is a fake search engine. Moreover, it is promoted through Easy Video Finder, an extension that functions as a browser hijacker. Using fake search engines and browser hijackers can cause privacy issues. Thus, search.safelysearch.net and Easy
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Our analysis has revealed that search.myprivate-search.com is a fake search engine promoted via a browser hijacker (an unwanted extension) called Rapid Image Search. The browser extension forces users to visit search.myprivate-search.com by modifying the browser's settings. If such changes are not
Cyberware is ransomware that we discovered while examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. Our analysis has revealed that Cyberware encrypts files and appends the ".CYBER" extension to them. Additionally, the ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper and generates a ransom note ("CyberEven
The WebWebWeb.com browser hijacker infiltrates Internet browsers (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) through free software downloads. At time of testing, this website was promoted via an application called 'video downloader professional'. Developers of this browser settings-changing adware (LINK6
We have reviewed the email and determined that it is a phishing message disguised as a security notification from American Express. It is created to appear urgent and important to trick recipients into opening a fake website and entering personal information. This and similar scams should be ignor
Search1.me is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, such web searchers are promoted by PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) classified as browser hijackers. Search1.me has been observed being pushed by the Better Search browser hijacker. Browser hijackers promote fraudulent w
"Instagram Password Hacker" is a scam run on various deceptive websites. This scheme is presented as a hacking service allowing users to steal Instagram social media accounts by entering their usernames. The aim of "Instagram Password Hacker" is to promote untrustworthy and malicious sites, namel
PC App Store is a legitimate application that allows easy access to various software vendors. However, while this is a genuine piece of software – there are no guarantees that the content advertised through it will not have undesirable features, such as data tracking. Furthermore, PC App Store
In December 2025, cybersecurity researchers observed a significant increase in the RansomHouse ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) toolset. This signals a concerning trend in adversary capabilities. RansomHouse operators enhanced their encryption engine with a new variant called "Mario." It replaced an
A new account takeover method called GhostPairing is now targeting WhatsApp. This exploitation doesn't use stolen passwords, SIM swapping, or zero-day vulnerabilities; instead, it manipulates WhatsApp's device linking feature through advanced social engineering, covertly granting attackers persisten
In early December 2025, the cybersecurity community was rocked by the public disclosure of a critical, easily exploitable vulnerability in React Server Components (RSC). RSC is the backbone of many modern web applications. Assigned CVE-2025-55182, and quickly nicknamed React2Shell, this vulnerabilit
Over the past year, security researchers have spotlighted a growing menace in the ransomware ecosystem: a packer-as-a-service known as Shanya. The rise of Shanya shows how modern attackers outsource core workflow parts. They now rely on services for obfuscation and endpoint detection and response (E
The discovery of a malware campaign called Shai-Hulud 2.0 has drawn widespread attention across the cybersecurity world, not only because it affected a large number of people, but also due to its unusual spread. Although the name sounds like something from science fiction, the threat remains very r
Combo Cleaner is an all-in-one solution developed by RCS LT, the company behind PCrisk.com. Making a powerful entrance as a comprehensive antivirus and system optimization solution, it's here to shield you from various threats on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
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