RedWing is a commercial spyware platform offered through a subscription model, targeting Android users. It is capable of intercepting SMS messages, harvesting financial credentials, recording audio and video, and granting attackers full remote control over infected devices. According to research p
MODBEACON is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that lets a remote operator secretly access an infected Windows computer, run commands, and load extra plugins while staying hidden in memory. According to research published by Qianxin Threat Intelligence Center, MODBEACON is used in a campaign the resea
SCMBANKER Trojan is a banking trojan built in PowerShell and aimed at users of Mexican financial institutions. According to research by Elastic Security Labs, it is part of an active, operator-assisted fraud campaign tracked as REF6045. The malware is delivered through ClickFix fake CAPTCHA pages
While examining suspicious websites, our team inspected paxolaunch[.]live and found that it promotes a fake cryptocurrency token launch. The page targets holders of Pax Gold (PAXG), falsely claiming they can claim a new token called "$PAXOS." In reality, it is a cryptocurrency drainer scam designe
We have examined this email and concluded that it is a phishing scam. The message impersonates the recipient's email service provider and falsely claims there are unresolved inbound messages requiring immediate attention. Its goal is to steal email login credentials through a fraudulent website. T
We have inspected the email and found that it is a phishing message pretending to be an automated notice about a webmail policy violation. It claims the recipient's account will be blocked and pushes them to verify ownership on a fraudulent website. The scam is designed to steal login credentials
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
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
Pulse is a Chromium-based browser. It is promoted as an Internet browser that integrates AI (Artificial Intelligence). Upon inspection, we determined that this rogue browser is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). It produces redirects to several fake search engines that cannot generate searc
Dzen is a ransomware variant belonging to the Phobos family that we discovered while examining malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page. We learned that Dzen encrypts files (and modifies their filenames) and provides two ransom notes ("info.txt" and "info.hta"). Dzen appends the victim's I
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
Artificial intelligence has become deeply embedded in enterprise software development and business workflows, transforming how employees write code, analyze data, and automate repetitive tasks. At the same time, threat actors have shifted from attacking underlying AI models to exploiting the trust o
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.
Optery stands out as the most flexible personal data removal service. Optery may not be overflowing with the advanced features of more expensive services, but it's getting the results done, and lets you only pay for the level of security you require.
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.