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What kind of scam is "Measures To Strengthen Server Security"?

After examining the letter, we have determined that it is a fraudulent email crafted by scammers with the aim of deceiving recipients into divulging personal information. The email is designed to appear as if it was sent by an email service provider and contains a hyperlink to a phishing website. Recipients should ignore this deceitful email.

What kind of malware is MQsTTang?

MQsTTang is a type of malware that serves as a backdoor, enabling attackers to run commands on a target computer and receive the resulting output. This malware uses the MQTT protocol to communicate with its C&C server. Threat actors behind MQsTTang are targeting political and government entities in Europe and Asia, with a specific focus on Ukraine and Taiwan.

What kind of page is 9betdownload[.]com?

Our researchers discovered the 9betdownload[.]com rogue webpage during a routine investigation of dubious sites. This page promotes untrustworthy/harmful software and spam browser notifications. Additionally, 9betdownload[.]com can redirect users to other (likely unreliable/dangerous) websites.

Most visitors to pages of this kind access them via redirects caused by sites using rogue advertising networks.

What is searchstartnow.com?

While testing searchstartnow.com, we found that it is a shady search engine that may generate misleading results. It is worth noting that search engines of this kind are promoted through browser-hijacking apps. Users often download and add (or install) browser hijackers without realizing it.

What is suchefinde.net?

Suchefinde.net is the address (URL) of a fake search engine. Typically, these websites are incapable of providing search results. However, suchefinde.net is an exception, but the results it provides can be inaccurate and may include irrelevant/harmful content.

These sites are promoted (via redirects) by browser hijackers. This software and the websites they push tend to collect sensitive data; hence, they are considered to be a privacy threat.

What kind of application is Buzz?

Our researchers discovered the Buzz application during a routine inspection of deceptive websites. In the investigation, an installer bundled with this app was found on a site offering fake "cracked" software downloads. Our analysis of Buzz revealed that it operates as advertising-supported software (adware).

What is quicklyexplore.com?

While inspecting browser-hijacking software, our research team discovered the quicklyexplore.com fake search engine. Websites of this kind usually cannot provide search results, and while quicklyexplore.com can – they are inaccurate and may include deceptive/dangerous content.

Illegitimate search engines are commonly promoted (through redirects) by browser hijackers. Additionally, these sites and software typically collect vulnerable information.

What is newsearchera.com?

Newsearchera.com is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, these sites cannot provide search results, and while newsearchera.com can – the results can be inaccurate and include deceptive/harmful content. In most cases, illegitimate search engines are promoted (via redirects) by browser-hijacking software.

Websites like newsearchera.com tend to collect information about their visitors and are considered to be a privacy threat. Browser hijackers are also known for their data-tracking functionalities.

What kind of email is "Incoming Mails Have Been Restricted"?

Our inspection of the "Incoming Mails Have Been Restricted" email revealed that it is spam. It operates as a phishing scam and targets recipients' email account log-in credentials. This fake email claims that messages failed to reach the recipient's inbox and that the account will be deactivated – unless it is updated/verified.

What kind of email is "Company Contact"?

After inspecting the "Company Contact" email, we determined that it is malspam. This fake business-related email contains a malicious attachment. The file distributed through this spam mail is designed to infect recipients' devices with the FormBook malware.