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Purple Pepe ($PURPE) Distribution Scam
Other

Purple Pepe ($PURPE) Distribution Scam

We have examined the website (distribution-purpe[.]xyz) and concluded that it is a copy of the purpe.xyz and purplepepe.life pages. Fraudsters behind the fraudulent version aim to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting visitors. They promote a fake giveaway as a lure. Users should not trust distri

Santander Bank - Unclaimed Balance Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Santander Bank - Unclaimed Balance Email Scam

Our team has reviewed the message and concluded that it is a phishing attempt. The email is presented as an urgent notification from Santander Bank. It is created to trick recipients into believing that they can receive a large sum of money for cooperation. The goal is to steal money and (or) info

Chip (MedusaLocker) Ransomware
Ransomware

Chip (MedusaLocker) Ransomware

We have examined the malware and found it to be ransomware from the MedusaLocker family. Our discovery of Chip occurred during an analysis of samples submitted to VirusTotal. We determined that Chip encrypts files and appends the ".chip1" extension (the number may vary). It also generates the "Rec

American Express - Account Access Update Needed Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

American Express - Account Access Update Needed Email Scam

Our analysis shows that it is a scam email (a phishing attempt) posing as a message from American Express, a legitimate American bank. The fraudsters behind this scheme seek to steal personal information through the included website. Victims of this scam may experience account hijacking, financial

EngineTrack Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

EngineTrack Adware (Mac)

While testing EngineTrack, we discovered that it is an unwanted application that delivers annoying, potentially misleading advertisements. Our team classified EngineTrack as adware. We also found that this app is flagged as malicious by multiple security vendors. Thus, users should not install E

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Markedoneofthe.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Markedoneofthe.com Redirect

Our team has tested markedoneofthe.com and determined that although it is presented as a search engine, it does not generate results and can direct users to untrustworthy websites. Thus, we classified it as a fake search engine. Moreover, markedoneofthe.com may be associated with browser hijackers

Search1.me Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search1.me Redirect

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

PC App Store Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

PC App Store Unwanted Application

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

Search.live-history.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search.live-history.com Redirect

Search.live-history.com is a fake search engine, which we discovered while analyzing the LivingHistory browser hijacker. This software is endorsed as a quick-access tool for the user's browsing history. Browser hijackers modify browsers to produce redirects to their promoted websites, such as sear

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Crazy Ransomware Using Legitimate Monitoring Tools
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Crazy Ransomware Using Legitimate Monitoring Tools

In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have discovered that advanced ransomware operators are abusing legitimate employee-monitoring and remote-support software as covert access channels into corporate networks. This shift represents a tactical evolution in ransomware tradecraft, where adversar

GlassWorm Actively Targeting Open VSX
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GlassWorm Actively Targeting Open VSX

Most people think of cyberattacks as something that happens when someone clicks the wrong link in an email or visits a shady website. The latest GlassWorm malware campaign tells a very different story. In this case, attackers did not trick users directly. Instead, they hid malicious software inside

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Combo Cleaner Review

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Antivirus

Combo Cleaner Review

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.