NoMatter is ransomware discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal. It encrypts victims' files, changes the desktop wallpaper, and drops a ransom note in a text file named README.txt. Unlike most ransomware, NoMatter does not append any new extension
BlackWizard is ransomware that our researchers discovered during a routine inspection of new file submissions to VirusTotal. It encrypts victims' files and demands payment in exchange for a decryption key. The group behind it identifies themselves as "Ransomware Team" in the ransom message. On ou
FadeSEC is ransomware our research team discovered while examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. It encrypts victims' files and displays an interactive full-screen ransom message. Notably, restarting or re-logging into the system dismisses the screen lock, but files remain encrypted reg
MarkiRAT is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) used by an Iran-linked threat cluster to surveil Iranian civilians, dissidents, and diaspora communities. According to research published by Recorded Future, the malware is deployed by TAG-182, an Iran-nexus group with possible connections to the Ferocious
ClickLock Stealer is a modular information stealer targeting macOS users. According to research published by Group-IB, it was discovered in June 2026 with zero initial detections on VirusTotal. Cybercriminals distribute it via ClickFix, tricking users into running a Terminal command that silentl
The WebWebWeb.com browser hijacker infiltrates Internet browsers (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox) through free software downloads. At time of testing, this website was promoted via an application called 'video downloader professional'. Developers of this browser settings-changing adware (LINK6
During our inspection, we found that jirte[.]com is an untrustworthy website that uses a deceptive method (clickbait) to trick visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. Giving such permissions to shady pages can expose users to scams and other online threats. Thus, jirte[.]com sh
We have examined this email and concluded that it is a scam. The message impersonates the United States Department of Commerce and falsely claims the recipient has been nominated for the Trump Gold Card selection program. The goal is to trick unsuspecting recipients into paying upfront fees and do
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is an online multiplayer game. Players can earn Battle Points (BP) or Unknown Cash (UC) by completing missions, matches, etc., and use them to change the avatar's appearance (buy skins, outfits) or purchase other items from the PUBG shop. This scam website offers fre
During analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, a ransomware variant belonging to the Djvu family has been discovered. This variant is dubbed Cdqw, and its purpose is to encrypt files. Also, Cdqw appends its extension (".cdqw") to filenames and creates a ransom note ("_readme.txt"). A
For years, macOS users have enjoyed a reputation for being less attractive targets than their Windows counterparts. While that perception has always been somewhat exaggerated, attackers traditionally invested more heavily in Windows malware because of its larger market share and greater return on in
For years, the cybersecurity industry has debated whether artificial intelligence would fundamentally change offensive cyber operations or simply make existing attackers more productive. Early evidence suggested the latter. Large language models accelerated research, generated scripts, translated ph
Android banking malware has evolved from simple credential-stealing applications into sophisticated remote access platforms capable of persistent device control. The latest version of RedHook shows how quickly mobile threat actors continue to innovate. Rather than relying solely on traditional Andr
For years, cybersecurity strategies have focused on protecting endpoints, identities, and cloud workloads. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that another critical component of enterprise infrastructure has quietly become one of the most attractive initial access vectors for sophisticated threa
For years, ransomware dominated headlines because of its disruptive impact on organizations. However, the attackers behind today's most successful campaigns rarely perform every stage of an intrusion themselves. Instead, a sophisticated cybercrime supply chain has emerged in which specialist groups
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.
When assessing the best way to reclaim your privacy, the personal data removal service Incogni is a popular option. It works by automatically sending requests to data brokers and people-search websites, erasing personal information from their databases.
Launched in 2010 by the privacy company Abine and based in the U.S., DeleteMe has over a decade of experience in cleaning up personal information from the web. This review examines DeleteMe's pricing, features, performance, and value.
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When it comes to Privacy Bee, a privacy protection service that scrubs your personal information from data broker databases and public listings, this review, written by the PCrisk team, will be a solid reference.