The “Update Server Terms Now” email is part of a phishing campaign that aims to steal users’ email login credentials. The email claims that the recipient’s email account will be terminated on a specific date unless users click on the provided button to indicate that they are still using the email account. Users who interact with the email will be…
pixlessads.top is a deceptive website that intends to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. To do that, it misuses a legitimate browser feature, which is why you will get a browser alert saying “pixlessads.top wants to show notifications ” when you get redirected to the site. Do not click “Allow” as the site will start spamming ads on…
jirte.com is a deceptive website that misuses a legitimate browser feature to spam users with ads. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “jirte.com wants to show notifications”, and if you click “Allow”, the site will be authorized to show advertisements on your desktop. Those ads can be disguised as legitimate system…
The “Email Verification Campaign” email is part of a phishing campaign that intends to steal users’ email login credentials. The email is disguised as a security alert from the recipient’s email provider and claims that they need to verify that the email account is still in use. Recipients are asked to click the provided “Verify” button to verify their accounts.…
Acrid is a stealer trojan that aims to steal users’ personal information. It’s a very serious infection that can sneak in unnoticed and may steal information from browsers, including passwords and credit card information. It also targets cryptocurrency wallets. Overall, infection can have very serious consequences, as malicious actors could not only access users’ accounts but also steal money.
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freshfruittab.com is a fake search engine promoted by the Fresh Fruit Search browser hijacker. If this hijacker infects your computer, freshfruittab.com will be set as the default search engine, homepage, and new tabs. These changes are difficult to not notice because freshfruittab.com will essentially load every time you open your browser. Fortunately, it’s not a serious infection, it mostly aims to generate…
animaltabnow.com is a fake search engine that may be set as your homepage if your computer has a browser hijacker installed on it. If you’re suddenly redirected to this site whenever you open your browser, a hijacker may have sneaked in. These infections use deceptive methods to install on users’ computers but once installed, they are difficult to not notice.…
The “Revalidate Email Or Lose Account” email is a phishing attempt that aims to steal users’ Microsoft login credentials. The email is a farily typical phishing attempt. It claims that you need to revalidate your email. If you do not, you will supposedly lose your Microsoft account permanently. The email provides a button, which will supposedly allow you to validate…