We have examined this email and determined it is a phishing scam. It impersonates an automated notification from the recipient's own email delivery system, falsely claiming that outgoing messages are not reaching their destination. The goal is to trick recipients into entering their email login cr
We have examined this email and determined it is a phishing scam. The message is disguised as a payment notification from Standard Chartered Bank and claims that a SWIFT payment advice document is attached. When the HTML file attachment is opened, it displays a fake login page designed to harvest
Our researchers discovered the Trusted Study browser hijacker while inspecting a rogue browser extension. Once added, it changes browser settings to promote trustedstudysearch.com - a fake search engine. This extension also poses a privacy risk, as software in this category typically monitors brow
Our team examined this email and determined it is malspam. The message impersonates a representative of the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver Rome, claiming that a wire transfer was returned due to incorrect account details. It carries a PDF attachment containing a link that downloads malware.
After examining this email, we determined it is a phishing scam. It is disguised as a routine business communication requesting a purchase order review, but clicking the provided link leads to a fraudulent Microsoft login page. The goal is to steal the recipient's email credentials. This email sho
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
Pulse is a Chromium-based browser. It is promoted as an Internet browser that integrates AI (Artificial Intelligence). Upon inspection, we determined that this rogue browser is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). It produces redirects to several fake search engines that cannot generate searc
Search1.me is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, such web searchers are promoted by PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) classified as browser hijackers. Search1.me has been observed being pushed by the Better Search browser hijacker. Browser hijackers promote fraudulent w
After reviewing this email, it has become evident that it is a fraudulent message impersonating PayPal and sent by malicious actors. The intention behind this email is to trick recipients into divulging sensitive data and potentially initiating financial transfers. Thus, recipients are strongly ad
.Xyz is a new variant of Jigsaw ransomware. Following infiltration, this ransomware encrypts various files stored on victims' computers. This is achieved using asymmetric cryptography. During encryption, this ransomware appends the name of each encrypted file with a ".xyz" extension and, thus, it
Cybercriminals have spent years refining techniques that exploit trust. They impersonate brands, abuse legitimate services, and manipulate search engines to display malicious content to unsuspecting users. The emergence of generative AI platforms has introduced another powerful trust mechanism into
The operators behind the SHub macOS infostealer have introduced a more sophisticated variant called "Reaper." This shows how macOS-focused malware keeps evolving, moving beyond basic credential theft into persistent, multi-stage compromise operations. The latest campaign blends social engineering,
The npm ecosystem is facing one of its most aggressive and technically sophisticated supply chain attacks to date. Over the past several months, security researchers have uncovered a sprawling malware campaign known as Shai-Hulud and its newer variant, Mini Shai-Hulud, which compromised hundreds of
The rapid rise of open-source repositories of artificial intelligence has transformed platforms like Hugging Face into critical infrastructure for developers, researchers, and enterprises. Millions of users rely on these repositories to download models, datasets, and applications that accelerate AI
The lines between cybercrime and state-sponsored espionage continue to blur. Iranian threat actors now adopt ransomware tradecraft to conceal intelligence-gathering operations. Recent investigations into attacks by the Iranian-linked MuddyWater group show a sophisticated evolution in tactics. Here,
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.
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