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What kind of malware is Luxy?

Luxy is ransomware that encrypts and renames files, and creates a ransom note "[random_string].README.txt" on successfully attacked computers. This ransomware is distributed alongside a stealer module that extracts sensitive information before Luxy encrypts files.

Luxy appends the ".luxy" extension to filenames of the encrypted files. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.luxy", "2.png" to "2.png.luxy", and so forth.

What kind of page is topvocedclub[.]top?

Topvocedclub[.]top is a rogue page that we discovered during a routine inspection of suspicious websites. The webpage endorses spam browser notifications and redirects users to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites.

The majority of visitors to pages like topvocedclub[.]top access them through redirects generated by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

What kind of page is ladsstudio[.]com?

While inspecting ladsstudio[.]com, we learned that this site uses clickbait to lure visitors into accepting its notifications. Therefore, users should avoid visiting ladsstudio[.]com and not allow it to send notifications. Interacting with notifications from deceptive pages can lead to more harmful websites.

What kind of page is msgmltidblog[.]club?

While investigating a Torrent website that uses rogue advertising networks, our researchers discovered the msgmltidblog[.]club page via a redirect. Upon examination, we determined that this webpage promotes browser notification spam and generates redirects to different (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites.

What is the "Avast - Scan Your Email Account" scam?

Upon examining this website (www-avast.pages[.]dev), we determined that it is a phishing page. Scammers created it to trick visitors into believing they are on a legitimate Avast page and disclosing personal information. It is important to note that Avast is a legitimate cybersecurity software company that has nothing to do with the scam page.

What kind of page is kneadsworld[.]com?

Our researchers discovered kneadsworld[.]com during a routine investigation of suspect websites. This rogue page endorses browser notification spam and generates redirects to different (likely dubious/malicious) sites.

Most users access kneadsworld[.]com and similar webpages via redirects caused by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

What kind of page is googledefender[.]info?

We examined googledefender[.]info and learned that it is a deceptive website designed to trick visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. If allowed, googledefender[.]info bombards users with misleading notifications. Therefore, users should be careful when encountering such pages and never permit them to send notifications.

What kind of page is edonhisdhi[.]com?

We have reviewed edonhisdhi[.]com and found that it uses a deceptive method (clickbait) to obtain permission to send notifications. Usually, such web pages are accessed inadvertently. Users should not visit pages like edonhisdhi[.]com, and never allow them to send notifications to avoid security and other risks.

What kind of email is "Important Notice"?

"Important Notice" is a spam email claiming that the recipient's account requires verification; otherwise, interruptions will occur with the mail service. This fake email endorses a phishing website that targets account log-in credentials (passwords).

What kind of email is "Security Turned Off"?

After examining the "Security Turned Off" email, we determined that it is spam. It is a phishing letter targeting recipients' account log-in credentials by claiming that their account has a mandatory security update. Failing to activate the security upgrade will supposedly result in the account being disabled. It must be emphasized that the claims in the "Security Turned Off" email are false.