The “Someone Entered Correct Password For Your Account” email falls into the phishing category. It’s part of a phishing campaign that targets users’ email login credentials. The email informs users that someone attempted to log in to their accounts and entered the correct password. The email is supposedly an additional security measure, and users need to click on one of…
The “HSBC Fraud Victim Compensation” email falls into the scam email category. The email falsely informs users that they are eligible to receive compensation for being a fraud victim. The email claims that the United Nations has granted HSBC Bank $3.8 million to be distributed to fraud victims. Those interested in receiving the compensation are asked to reply with their personal…
X2anylock ransomware is a very serious malicious infection that encrypts files. This ransomware can be identified by the .x2anylock extension added to encrypted files, which you will not be able to open. The ransomware targets all important files, including documents. None of the encrypted files will be openable unless you first use a decryptor on them, which only the malicious…
levelupconnection.co.in is a generic scam website that aims to trick users into allowing pop-up ads on the desktop. When you get redirected to the site, you’ll immediately get a browser alert saying “levelupconnection.co.in wants to show notifications”. Because this is a legitimate feature, if you click “Allow”, you will authorize the site to show notifications on your desktop. Unfortunately, its…
wexprotocol.co.in is a scam site that tries to trick users into allowing desktop ads. The site is misusing a legitimate browser feature to do this, which is why you’ll get a browser alert saying “wexprotocol.co.in wants to show notifications” when you get redirected to the site. If you allow this site to show notifications, your desktop will be filled with…
The “TD Bank” email falls into the phishing category. It targets TD Bank customers and intends to steal their online bank login credentials. The email claims that users need to update their current details as it’s supposedly been a while since they’ve been updated. If users interact with the email and click on the “Manage your preferences” button, they will be taken…
PetyaX ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It’s a very dangerous infection that targets personal files and essentially takes them hostage. Encrypted files will not be openable unless they are first put through a decryptor, which only the malicious actors have. They will not give it to you for free, and instead demand that you pay $300 for it. However,…
The “DOGE Compensation To Fraud Victims Worldwide” email is a generic scam email that claims you can get compensation for being a victim of fraud. The supposed compensation is provided by the US government, and according to the email, $500 billion will be distributed to all fraud victims worldwide. This email is nothing more than a scam that attempts to…