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…
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.…
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…
707 ransomware is file-encrypting malware. It’s a very serious infection that essentially takes files hostage and demands payment for their recovery. All personal files are at risk, as 707 ransomware targets a wide range of file types. Once files are encrypted, they will have the .707 extension added to them, and you will not be able to open them. To get…