The “Some-one Try To Login Into Your Mailbox Address” email is part of a phishing campaign that aims to steal users’ email login credentials. The email claims that someone tried to log into the recipient’s email account, and if the recipient wants to continue using the account, they need to verify their account by clicking on the provided link. If…
“Brad Garlinghouse Crypto Giveaway” is a scam that claims participants can get double any cryptocurrency they send to the provided wallet addresses. This is a fairly typical crypto giveaway scam in the sense that it claims a high-profile individual will double any amount of cryptocurrency sent to them. In this case, the supposed organizer is Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs,…
streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top is a very generic website that misuses a legitimate browser feature to spam users’ screens with ads. If you get redirected to it, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “streamcurrentoverlythe-file.top wants to show notifications”. This is a legitimate feature and sites can request permission to show users notifications that appear on the desktop. Legitimate sites show useful…
aboutlottads.top is a generic deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on their desktops. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “aboutlottads.top wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature, and if you click “Allow”, the site will start spamming ads on your desktop. Legitimate…
The “Your Shipment With DHL Express Is On Its Way” email is part of a phishing email campaign that intends to steal users’ email login credentials. The email is disguised as a parcel delivery notification from DHL and claims that the recipient has a delivery on its way. The email has an attachment that supposedly contains the tracking number, and if…
SteelFox trojan is a malicious infection with a large range of features. Specifically, it’s a malicious bundle that contains a dropper, a loader, a miner, and a stealer infection. Users’ computers get infected primarily via popular software cracks, which users download via torrents, forums, and blogs. The malware operates as a miner and uses the device’s resources to mine for…
WezRat malware is a stealer trojan, a dangerous infection that aims to steal highly sensitive information from infected devices. The trojan has a wide range of capabilities, including data theft, keylogging, command execution, file upload, screenshot capture, and more. The malware is distributed through phishing emails urging users to update their Chrome browsers.
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ACMA ransomware refers to a screen-locker ransomware that locks users’ screens and displays a fake law enforcement message. In this particular case, the screen locker message is supposedly shown by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Crime Commission (ACC), and Royal Australian Corps of Military Police (RACMP). Supposedly, the reason your screen was locked…