JacksBot (also known as jRAT) is the name of a Java-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that can be ported to run not only on Windows but also on macOS and Linux. Typically, cyber criminals distribute RATs to remotely monitor and control infected machines. Most of them use RATs to steal sensitive in
Amber is malicious software belonging to the Phobos ransomware family. This malware operates by encrypting data (locking files) to demand payment for decryption (access recovery). During the encryption process, affected files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID assign
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that prevents victims from accessing their files by encrypting them. Cyber criminals use malware of this type to extort money from their victims. They demand payment in exchange for a decryption tool. Enfp encrypts files and appends the ".enfp" extension
Hog ransomware is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing or using their files by encrypting them. It keeps the files inaccessible unless victims join a Discord server. Hog also renames all encrypted files by appending the ".hog" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is rena
Secure is a variant of Thanos ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. I.e., the files affected by this ransomware are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay to recover access to their da
There are many different versions of email scams claiming to be from lottery organizers or other organizations, companies, and informing recipients that they have won a certain amount of money. Typically, scammers behind these emails attempt to trick unsuspecting recipients into providing persona
"Track & Trace" refers to an email spam campaign. This term defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The messages distributed through this campaign target Dutch-speaking users. These emails claim that the recipients' tracking service is missing their
"Double Your BTC" is a spam campaign, a mass-scale operation during which deceptive emails are sent by the thousand. These messages promote a scam website promising to double the BTC (Bitcoin cryptocurrency) recipients invest in it. Note that all of the information provided by "Double Your BTC" e
"Wallet Secure" is a scam promoted on various deceptive web pages. The scheme is presented as a service designed to store and securely connect digital wallets. through the "Wallet Secure" scam - victims' wallet credentials are extracted, which are then used to gain access and control over the wall
Typically, users who have their computers infected with ransomware cannot access their files because they are encrypted. Malware of this type blocks access to files and displays a ransom message (or creates one in a text/other file). Alienlock not only encrypts files but also renames them by appe