Search Webo is a browser extension that our researchers classified as a browser hijacker. Once installed, it changes browser settings to promote searchwebo.com, a fake search engine. During installation, Search Webo asks for permission to read browsing history and to change the browser's search s
DenoRAT is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that also steals information from infected computers. It is written in Deno JavaScript and consists of over 10,000 lines of code, much of it obfuscated to resist analysis. According to research published by eSentire, DenoRAT is part of the toolkit used by a
We have inspected the email and found that it contains a fake notification claiming a policy violation was detected on the recipient's email account. It is a phishing email designed to steal email login credentials from unsuspecting individuals. It should be ignored to avoid having the account hij
We have inspected this email and determined that it is a phishing scam. The message is disguised as a security notification from Truist, falsely claiming that unusual activity has been detected on the recipient's account. Its goal is to trick users into clicking a link that leads to a fraudulent w
Our research team found the risecoregrowth[.]com rogue page while investigating suspicious websites. After inspecting this webpage, we determined that it uses a fake CAPTCHA check to trick visitors into allowing browser notifications. If granted permission, risecoregrowth[.]com delivers misleading
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 examined this email and concluded that it is a scam. The message impersonates the United States Department of Commerce and falsely claims the recipient has been nominated for the Trump Gold Card selection program. The goal is to trick unsuspecting recipients into paying upfront fees and do
During our inspection, we found that jirte[.]com is an untrustworthy website that uses a deceptive method (clickbait) to trick visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. Giving such permissions to shady pages can expose users to scams and other online threats. Thus, jirte[.]com sh
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is an online multiplayer game. Players can earn Battle Points (BP) or Unknown Cash (UC) by completing missions, matches, etc., and use them to change the avatar's appearance (buy skins, outfits) or purchase other items from the PUBG shop. This scam website offers fre
During analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, a ransomware variant belonging to the Djvu family has been discovered. This variant is dubbed Cdqw, and its purpose is to encrypt files. Also, Cdqw appends its extension (".cdqw") to filenames and creates a ransom note ("_readme.txt"). A
For years, the cybersecurity industry has debated whether artificial intelligence would fundamentally change offensive cyber operations or simply make existing attackers more productive. Early evidence suggested the latter. Large language models accelerated research, generated scripts, translated ph
Android banking malware has evolved from simple credential-stealing applications into sophisticated remote access platforms capable of persistent device control. The latest version of RedHook shows how quickly mobile threat actors continue to innovate. Rather than relying solely on traditional Andr
For years, cybersecurity strategies have focused on protecting endpoints, identities, and cloud workloads. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that another critical component of enterprise infrastructure has quietly become one of the most attractive initial access vectors for sophisticated threa
For years, ransomware dominated headlines because of its disruptive impact on organizations. However, the attackers behind today's most successful campaigns rarely perform every stage of an intrusion themselves. Instead, a sophisticated cybercrime supply chain has emerged in which specialist groups
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the modern web browser, and with that shift comes a new cyber risk. Once limited to displaying webpages and executing user commands, browsers are rapidly evolving into intelligent assistants capable of summarizing content, researching topics, completing forms, ma
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.
When assessing the best way to reclaim your privacy, the personal data removal service Incogni is a popular option. It works by automatically sending requests to data brokers and people-search websites, erasing personal information from their databases.
Launched in 2010 by the privacy company Abine and based in the U.S., DeleteMe has over a decade of experience in cleaning up personal information from the web. This review examines DeleteMe's pricing, features, performance, and value.
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When it comes to Privacy Bee, a privacy protection service that scrubs your personal information from data broker databases and public listings, this review, written by the PCrisk team, will be a solid reference.