KansasGroup is ransomware our research team identified while analyzing new file submissions on VirusTotal. Like most ransomware, it encrypts files on the infected machine and demands payment in exchange for decryption. On our test machine, this ransomware appended the ".kansas4life" extension to
Own Ransomware is a ransomware-type program discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. It encrypts files on the infected device and demands payment in exchange for decryption. On our test machine, Own Ransomware appended each filename w
After inspecting this email, we determined that it is a phishing scam. It is disguised as a management portal notification claiming that a proposal evaluation has been completed and the recipient's review is required. The link inside leads to a fake email login page designed to steal account crede
msaRAT is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) written in the Rust programming language, linked to the Chaos ransomware group. According to research published by Talos Intelligence, it uses an unusual "living off the browser" technique to keep its communications with the attacker's server hidden. Rather
CrashStealer Malware is an information stealer targeting macOS users, discovered by Jamf Threat Labs in May 2026. It disguises itself as Apple's native crash-reporting tool to blend in with legitimate macOS processes. CrashStealer targets saved passwords, Keychain entries, browser cookies, and
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
.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
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
We have inspected the website fomoo[.]family and found that it copies the design of the legitimate Fomo trading platform (fomo.family) almost exactly. The page is built to trick visitors into connecting their cryptocurrency wallets, which can result in the theft of their digital assets. IMPO
Zxcv is malicious software categorized as ransomware. It belongs to the Dharma malware family and is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber c
Security researchers have identified a new Windows-based malware strain called Dolphin X that combines the credential-stealing capabilities of a traditional infostealer with an artificial-intelligence-driven feature designed to help criminals decide which infected computers are worth attacking first
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
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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