The “Mailbox Issue Identified” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal users’ email login credentials. The email is disguised as an alert from the email service provider, supposedly informing recipients that an error has been detected in their accounts. The email asks that recipients log in using the provided link to resolve the issue. However, if users…
spinefreeads.top is a generic scam website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. The site misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. However, instead of useful notifications, spinefreeads.top shows ads. On top of that, those ads could expose you to potentially malicious content, including malware and various scams. Fortunately, even…
The “Your Chase Banking Has Been Disabled” email falls into the phishing category. The email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal users’ Chase login credentials. The email is disguised as a security notification from Chase, informing users about the supposed disablement of their online banking because of multiple incorrect attempts to log in. To supposedly restore…
jenonubaz.sbs is one of thousands of websites that misuse a legitimate browser feature to spam users’ desktops with ads. If you get redirected to the site, you will immediately get a browser alert saying “jenonubaz.sbs wants to show notifications”, and if you click “Allow”, the site will begin spamming desktop ads. These ads could expose you to potentially dangerous content,…
connectscreen.xyz is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. The site has no content on it but misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites with permission to show notifications on users’ desktops. Because connectscreen.xyz is a questionable site at best, its notifications will be ads. It’s also worth mentioning that some ads may expose you…
The “Avoid Getting Locked Out” email is part of a phishing campaign that targets users’ Webmail login credentials. The email is disguised as a notification email from the email service provider Webmail and asks that users re-authenticate their accounts. If recipients fail to re-authenticate their accounts, they may be locked out. The email provides a button for users to click to…
The “Capital One – Purchase Was Charged To Your Account” email is part of a malicious campaign that intends to phish users’ Capital One login credentials. The email is disguised as a purchase notification from Capital One and informs recipients that there is a pending purchase of $2,169.90 from United Airlines. The email provides a link for recipients to review the…
hp-quicker.com is a fake search engine, promoted by a browser hijacker. The site may be set as your homepage and new tabs if your computer has a browser hijacker installed. These changes to your browser’s settings can be made without your explicit permission and may be irreversible while the hijacker is installed. It’s not a dangerous infection, but it will…