During a routine investigation, our researchers discovered homeinlook.com - a fake search engine that is promoted through browser hijackers and other unwanted applications. It cannot generate search results on its own, instead routing users through an intermediate site before eventually landing el
We have examined this email and determined it is a phishing scam. It poses as a routine notification from a webmail service provider, claiming a new version of the recipient's webmail has been released. The goal is to lure recipients into a fake login page where their email credentials are stolen.
We have examined this email and concluded that it is a phishing scam. The message is disguised as a routine wire transfer payment notification, urging recipients to click a button and review the supposed transaction details. Its actual purpose is to steal email account login credentials. This emai
We have examined this email and determined that it is a phishing scam posing as a security alert from an email service provider. The message falsely warns that an unrecognized device was added to the recipient's account and urges them to verify their identity via a provided link. That link leads t
We examined this email and determined it is a phishing scam. It is disguised as a password reset notification from an email service provider and is designed to lead recipients to a fake login page where their credentials can be stolen. This email should be ignored to avoid losing access to an emai
We have inspected this email and determined it is malspam - a fraudulent message crafted to deliver malware. It poses as a shipping notice from FedEx, claiming that a parcel's customs clearance requires further information. The email has no connection to FedEx whatsoever and should be deleted imme
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
While investigating dubious websites, our researchers discovered the "Android Has Detected A Wiretap On Your Phone" scam. It claims that the user's smartphone has been wiretapped. Typically, scams of this kind aim to trick users into downloading/installing or purchasing (likely suspicious/harmful)
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
"LinkedIn email scam" refers to spam campaigns - large-scale operations during which thousands of emails presented as messages from LinkedIn are sent. LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented online service, designed to aid in professional networking. The aim of the fake "LinkedIn" emails i
Cybercriminals compromised the official, verified HBO Max Reddit account and used it to distribute malicious advertisements across the platform. Security researchers say the attackers deployed 108 malicious ads over roughly 48 hours, targeting both Windows and macOS users. The campaign relied on the
Security researchers have identified a new and dangerous strain of Android malware called Mantax Otax. The malware merges ransomware and spyware capabilities into a single, highly aggressive attack tool. Indonesian threat actors reportedly operate the campaign, targeting victims with encryption, dat
Veradigm, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company formerly known as Allscripts, has disclosed a data breach affecting a limited number of its customers. The company disclosed the incident in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 8, 2026. Attackers compromised a
Security researchers have identified a large-scale phishing-as-a-service platform that successfully bypassed multi-factor authentication protections across hundreds of organizations worldwide. The platform, tracked as BigBear 2.0, targeted Microsoft 365 accounts exclusively, stealing thousands of cr
A critical vulnerability in the Elementor Pro plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited by attackers who want to seize control of vulnerable websites. Tracked as CVE-2026-32475, the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files and execute arbitrary commands on compromis
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