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…
enescoly.com is a deceptive website with no content on it. Its sole purpose is to trick users into allowing desktop notifications by misusing a legitimate browser feature. The feature allows sites to request permission from users to show notifications on their desktops. The notifications usually display the content that the site has newly posted. However, when permission is given to…
find.searchtheimage.com is a dubious search engine promoted by the Image Search browser hijacker. If this site is loading every time you open your browser, your computer is infected with a browser hijacker, specifically Image Search. It’s not a dangerous infection that will cause damage to your computer, but it will make unwanted changes to your browser’s settings. It will set find.searchtheimage.com…
The “Android Has Detected A Wiretap On Your Phone” scam refers to a fake virus alert that targets Android devices. This alert falsely informs users that their devices have a wiretap on them, which allows someone to access their bank information and contacts. The alert’s contents are fake and are meant to scare users into downloading the app it’s promoting.…
harmonyboss.com is a deceptive website whose purpose is to trick users into allowing desktop ads. The site has nothing on it besides a prompt to allow notifications. The site misuses a legitimate browser feature and displays an alert saying “harmonyboss.com wants to show notifications”. If users click “Allow” on this notification, they will start seeing ads on their desktops. The…
guartian.co.in is a deceptive website that will try to trick you into allowing desktop ads if you get redirected to it. Immediately upon loading, the site shows an alert saying “guartian.co.in wants to show notifications”. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature, so if you click “Allow”, you will authorize it to show ads on your desktop. Legitimate sites…
greensmallbutterfly.com is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. The site is identical to thousands of others that all misuse the same feature that allows sites to request permission to show notifications on desktops. Legitimate sites show interesting content in these notifications, while sites like greensmallbutterfly.com use the feature to spam ads. What’s more, those notification…
The “Bitcoin.com – I sent a transfer to your name in the amount of 1.375 BTC” scam is a crypto scam that aims to trick users into sending money to scammers. The scam is promoted via emails that contain links to fake bitcoin.com websites. The scam emails claim that Binance, a crypto exchange platform, sent them a message regarding an…