Smarter Surf browser extension has been found to display irritating ads rather than enhancing the browsing experience, classifying it as adware. Besides ad delivery, Smarter Surf can also access specific user data. It is important to highlight that users frequently unknowingly download, install, o
Upon inspection, the email has been identified as a fraudulent scheme aimed at tricking recipients into disclosing their sensitive information. The scammers impersonate a reputable company, American Express, and promote a phishing website. As a result, it is advisable for recipients to disregard t
In our assessment of the Quick Newtab app, we found that this extension operates as a browser hijacker. Quick Newtab is designed to modify certain browser settings in order to promote a fraudulent search engine. Additionally, this application may possess other functionalities. Quick Newtab
This email has undergone scrutiny and has been found to be a deceptive message falsely claiming to be from KASIKORNBANK. It has been written by malicious individuals with the intention of enticing recipients to compromise their computers by opening the attached files. Consequently, it is advisable
BlackHatUP is one of the ransomware variants based on the Chaos ransomware. It has been discovered during the analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. BlackHatUP encrypts data, appends its extension (".BlackHatUP") to filenames, generates a ransom note ("read_it.txt"), and changes the
The LPEClient malware is a known threat that came to light in 2020. This malicious software is designed with the primary purpose of gathering information from the victims it infects and then downloading additional malicious payloads from a remote server. These payloads are executed in the computer
SIGNBT, a malware strain employed by threat actors, is distinguished by its sophistication and persistence in targeted cyberattacks. This malware allows threat actors to infiltrate and retain control over compromised systems, utilizing a multifaceted attack approach and an extensive set of backdoo
We have examined the email and found that it is a fraudulent attempt designed to deceive recipients into revealing their sensitive information and (or) extorting money from them. The email contains elements of deception, such as false claims or requests, with the ultimate goal of exploiting unsusp
CATAKA is ransomware discovered while examining samples uploaded to the VirusTotal website. Once a computer is infected, CATAKA encrypts files and appends a random extension to filenames. Also, CATAKA changes the victim's desktop wallpaper and provides a ransom note ("Readme.txt"). An example of
While analyzing samples of malicious software on the VirusTotal page, we came across the Ppvs ransomware, which belongs to the Djvu family. This ransomware, once it infiltrates a computer, encrypts data and appends the ".ppvs" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.ppvs"