The “Email Account Failure Notice” email is a phishing scam aimed at stealing users’ email login details. It pretends to be an email from the service provider, claiming that because the account was used in a way that violates policies, it will be disabled. To supposedly continue using the email account, users need to verify their logins by clicking the…
The “IT Security Alert: Your Password Expires in 24 Hours” email falls into the phishing scam category. The email is a standard phishing attempt that tries to steal users’ email login credentials. It’s disguised as a notification from the IT Support Team and claims that your password is set to expire within the next 24 hours. According to the email, action…
The “UPS – Delivery Action Needed” email is a scam that tries to scam users out of money by claiming a parcel cannot be delivered because of incomplete information. The email is disguised as a notification from UPS, a shipping and parcel delivery company. According to the email, users have to confirm the address and payment within 24 hours. If…
KillBack ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It’s a type of infection that essentially takes personal/important files hostage and demands payment for their recovery. The ransomware can be recognized by the .killback extension added to encrypted files. Unfortunately, the ransomware will target all personal files, so most of your files will have the .killback extension if your computer becomes infected…
The “Welcome To AI Powered Webmail” email falls into the phishing category. The email is disguised as a notification from Webmail and informs users that their accounts have been marked for an AI-powered upgrade. The update will supposedly give users access to auto-categorized inbox layouts, instant AI replies, spam and phishing protection, predictive search, a smart calendar, and more. To initiate…
The “Security Update: Optional AI Assist Now Available” email falls into the phishing scam category. The email is disguised as correspondence from the email service provider about supposed new security measures to protect you from deceptive links, phishing attempts, and account injection methods. Specifically, a feature called AI Security Assist. The email asks that you click on the provided button…
The “Important Account Update” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal your email account login credentials. The email is made to look like a notification from your email service provider. It falsely informs you that your session has expired due to inactivity and that you need to re-sign in to continue using your account. The email includes…
The “Expiration Notification” email falls into the phishing scam category. The email is disguised as a notification about the email account’s password expiring in 24 hours. You are asked to either update or keep your current password. Failure to act will supposedly result in the account being permanently closed and data being lost. Clicking on the provided button will result…
The “E-mail Administrator” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal users’ email account login credentials. The email is disguised as a notification from the email service provider and falsely informs recipients that they have 6 incoming messages that could not be delivered to their inboxes. The email doesn’t provide more information, only requests that users resolve the…
Cephalus ransomware is file-encrypting malware that primarily targets specific companies/people rather than regular home users. If it manages to get into the system, the ransomware encrypts all important files, as well as steals them, so the malicious actors can threaten to publicly release them if a ransom is not paid. The ransomware can be identified by the .sss extension added…