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Suriumes.com Ads
Notification Spam

Suriumes.com Ads

Our research shows that suriumes[.]com is designed to trick users into allowing notifications through a misleading message. If those notifications are enabled, the site can send fake alerts and other deceptive content to promote unreliable, potentially malicious websites. Thus, suriumes[.]com and

Proceedandgo.co.in Ads
Notification Spam

Proceedandgo.co.in Ads

Our analysis has revealed that proceedandgo.co[.]in is designed to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. The website uses a deceptive message as a lure. If permitted, proceedandgo.co[.]in can deliver fake warnings and other types of misleading notifications that can expose users t

Open Ransomware
Ransomware

Open Ransomware

Our analysis shows that Open is ransomware, and our team discovered it while examining samples submitted to VirusTotal. After execution, Open encrypts files, replaces their names with a random filename, and appends the ".open" extension. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "Lbl6zpSzTC.open" and "2.

Ndm448 Ransomware
Ransomware

Ndm448 Ransomware

Our analysis shows that Ndm448 is ransomware that belongs to the Makop family. Our discovery of Ndm448 occurred during a routine inspection of malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal. Once run, Ndm448 encrypts files, modifies their filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, and provides a ransom not

Official Communication - Service Update Required Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Official Communication - Service Update Required Email Scam

We have reviewed the message and concluded that it is a phishing email. The scammers behind it seek to trick recipients into believing that this is a legitimate notification from the email service provider. Their goal is to deceive recipients into revealing personal information on a fraudulent web

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WebWebWeb.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

WebWebWeb.com Redirect

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

Android Has Detected A Wiretap On Your Phone Scam (Android)
Phishing/Scam

Android Has Detected A Wiretap On Your Phone Scam (Android)

While investigating dubious websites, our researchers discovered the "Android Has Detected A Wiretap On Your Phone" scam. It claims that the user's smartphone has been wiretapped. Typically, scams of this kind aim to trick users into downloading/installing or purchasing (likely suspicious/harmful)

Bookmarks Button Adware
Adware

Bookmarks Button Adware

Bookmarks Button is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to add website bookmarks. On initial inspection, Bookmarks Button might seem legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without consent. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive online advertisements and c

Search1.me Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search1.me Redirect

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

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GlassWorm Actively Targeting Open VSX
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GlassWorm Actively Targeting Open VSX

Most people think of cyberattacks as something that happens when someone clicks the wrong link in an email or visits a shady website. The latest GlassWorm malware campaign tells a very different story. In this case, attackers did not trick users directly. Instead, they hid malicious software inside

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Combo Cleaner Review

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Antivirus

Combo Cleaner Review

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.