DarkGate Malware Rented Out to Aspiring Hackers
A fresh malspam operation has been identified deploying a readily available malicious software known as DarkGate. Telekom Security, in a recent report, stated that the increased activity of DarkGate malware can be... Read more
RetrievalBandwidth Mac Adware
We came across a questionable application called RetrievalBandwidth during a routine review of new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Our investigation revealed that this app is a form of adware linked to the... Read more
Rentlysearchin.com Pushes Ads Through Misleading Pop-Ups
Rentlysearchin.com is a deceitful website created to deceive visitors into subscribing to undesirable browser notifications, and it can additionally lead to redirects towards other websites that might be unreliable or... Read more
Nzqw Ransomware Encrypts Victims' Files
During the analysis of malicious software samples, our team came across the Nzqw ransomware, which is a member of the Djvu malware family. Upon compromising a computer, Nzqw encrypts a variety of files and appends the... Read more
BGAUpsell - What Is It?
BGAUpsell is the name of an executable file that caused some concern among users. What exactly is BGAUpsell and what does it do? While some users were worried that BGAUpsell is some sort of malicious application, in... Read more
Nzer Ransomware Joins Djvu Clone Family
Our experts have identified Nzer as a member of the DJVU ransomware family. Other variations of this same family are discussed in detail in the section about STOP/Djvu Ransomware. Certain antivirus programs may... Read more
Goldengrinder.top Shows Misleading Pop-Ups
Goldengrinder.top operates as a fraudulent website that takes advantage of push notifications to send unwanted advertisements directly to your computer screen. This behavior can continue even if you're not actively... Read more
Nztt Ransomware Will Hold Your Data Hostage
During the assessment of malware samples, our team encountered the Nztt ransomware, which is a variant associated with the Djvu malware family. When a computer is compromised, Nztt encrypts diverse files and appends... Read more
Teza Ransomware Locks Victim Systems
In our examination of malicious software samples, we came across a type of ransomware called Teza. This ransomware encrypts files and modifies their names by appending the ".teza" extension. Moreover, Teza generates a... Read more
Beach Wallpaper Browser Extension
The Beach Wallpaper extension, which claims to provide beach-themed browser wallpapers, has been identified as an unwanted add-on. Upon investigation, we found that it operates as a browser hijacker. This extension... Read more
Cramlexad.com Hides Ad Spam Behind Fake Bot Check
Cramlexad.com employs tactics to trick users into granting permission for push notifications, allowing it to inundate devices with bothersome ads. The website utilizes fabricated browser errors that prompt users to... Read more
Kmrox Ransomware is a Phobos Family Member
During the examination of new file sample submissions, our researchers came across another variant of Phobos ransomware called Kmrox. This type of malware falls under the category of ransomware, which is designed to... Read more