USDT NFT Airdrop Scam
After analyzing the website token-usdt.com, we identified it as a scam site that replicates tether.to with the intention of deceiving visitors into believing they can participate in an airdrop to receive free... Read more
Hotsearch.io Hijacks Search Queries
Hotsearch.io is a counterfeit search engine accessed through the HotSearch browser extension, which functions as a browser hijacker. This extension alters browser settings to trigger redirects to the hotsearch.io... Read more
Qeza Ransomware Locks Infected Systems
Qeza is a type of ransomware belonging to the Djvu family. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment in exchange for decryption. Alongside encrypting files, Qeza appends the... Read more
"Virus Activities Were Detected" Email Scam
Upon reviewing the email in question, titled "Virus Activities Were Detected", we have identified it as spam. This email falsely claims that virus-related activity has been detected on the recipient's account, with... Read more
Artificius Browser Distributed Through Bundling
We discovered Artificius during an investigation into deceptive websites. Artificius is a rogue browser built on the Chromium open-source project. This browser redirects users to the artificius.com fake search engine,... Read more
DataUpdate Adware
During our examination of new file sample submissions, we came across the DataUpdate application. Upon analysis, we identified this application as adware, specifically belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is... Read more
Girlzsportteam.top Pushes Unwanted Ads
During an investigation of questionable websites, our researchers came across the girlzsportteam.top rogue page. Upon examination, we determined that this webpage prompts spam browser notifications and redirects users... Read more
App_updater Will Damage Your Computer Pop-Up
In recent months, Mac users have encountered a rising threat in the form of adware disguised as a rogue browser extension named "App_updater". This deceptive software presents itself as a legitimate tool for updating... Read more
Your System Has Been Cracked Email Scam
Upon reviewing the "Your System Has Been Cracked" email, we identified it as spam promoting a sextortion scam. This deceptive email falsely alleges that the recipient's device was hacked by the sender, who claims to... Read more
Xam Ransomware Demands Payment in Tether Crypto
Our researchers discovered the Xam ransomware during an examination of new file samples. Ransomware is a form of malicious software that encrypts files to demand payment for their decryption. After obtaining a sample... Read more
ROOTROT Malware Used by Chinese Threat Actor
The MITRE Corporation has provided additional information about a recent cyber attack, revealing that the earliest signs of intrusion date back to December 31, 2023. This attack, disclosed last month, targeted MITRE's... Read more
Alructisit Displays Unwanted Ads
Alructisit Service is a malicious program that injects unwanted advertisements into the websites you visit and alters your browser settings. Once installed on your computer, Alructisit Service hijacks your browser by... Read more