Core (Makop) ransomware is malware that encrypts files. It’s a type of infection that essentially takes users’ personal files hostage and demands payment for their recovery. Core (Makop) ransomware comes from the Makop ransomware family and can be identified by the .[corecrypt@hotmail.com].core extension that gets added to all encrypted files. Unfortunately, encrypted files cannot be opened unless they are first decrypted…
The “Emirates NBD – Secure Banking Notification” email is a phishing attempt. The email targets Emirates NBD bank customers and tries to phish their login credentials to gain access to their bank accounts. The email is disguised as a notification from the bank about a recent transaction and invites recipients to view the details by clicking on the provided button.…
The “Capital One – Secured Message” email is a phishing attempt that tries to trick users into revealing their Capital One login credentials. The email is disguised as a security notification from Capital One’s Card Fraud Department and informs recipients that their accounts have been temporarily suspended because of suspicious account activity. The email claims that recipients need to review the…
The “Account Is Due For Update” email is part of a phishing campaign that targets users’ Webmail login credentials. The email is disguised as a Webmail notification and informs the recipient about supposed account updates. Recipients are asked to open the attached file within 24 hours to prevent their account from being stopped. If users open the attached file, they…
The “Update Your Microsoft Account Settings” email is part of a phishing campaign that targets Microsoft login credentials. The email is disguised as a notification from Microsoft and informs about users needing to update their account settings to ensure uninterrupted access to the account. The email contains a link that users are supposed to click to sign in. However, the link…
mergechainsolutions.co.in is a scam website that tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. To do that, it misuses a legitimate browser feature, which is why you will see a browser alert saying “mergechainsolutions.co.in wants to show notifications”. If you click “Allow”, ads will start appearing on your desktop. It’s worth mentioning that these ads may expose you…
safecomputercheck.com is a deceptive website that not only hosts a fake virus alert scam but also tries to trick users into allowing ads on the desktop. When you get redirected to the site, you will immediately see a pop-up claiming your computer is at risk of being infected by viruses because you’ve visited illegal infected websites. The fake pop-up is…
search.trktacular.com is a fake search engine that may be set as your homepage/default search engine if your computer is infected with a browser hijacker. Sudden changes to a browser’s settings are usually a sign of some kind of infection, commonly a hijacker. These changes are made to make it easier to redirect users to certain websites and generate revenue. However,…