LockBit 5.0 ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files. It doesn’t add a distinct extension to the encrypted files, but its ransom note reveals the name of the ransomware. If this malware gets into your computer, it will encrypt all your personal files and make them unopenable unless decrypted with a tool only the attackers currently have. Malicious…
The “An IP Conflict Was Detected On Your Account” email is a phishing scam designed to steal users’ email login credentials. Disguised as an email from the email service provider, it claims that your account will be restricted and closed because of “multiple IP conflicts” in your account. The email asks that you verify your email by clicking on the…
The “Domain Has Exceeded The Max Emails Per Hour” email falls into the phishing category. The email targets users’ email account credentials. It’s disguised as a notification from the email service provider, claiming that an email you sent could not be delivered to the recipient(s) because of an error, specifically one that was caused by an exceeded limit of emails…
The “Security Alert – We’ve Detected Trojan Malware” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal users’ email login credentials. The email is disguised as a security alert from the email service provider, and it informs you that a Trojan-type malware has been detected in a message sent to you. The message has supposedly been quarantined for…
The “Google Voice – You have a secure voicemail” scam refers to a phishing attempt that tries to steal users’ Google account login credentials. Users may get redirected to the site hosting this scam via several different ways, including an adware infection and browsing ad-heavy websites. The site displays a fake Google pop-up claiming that users have received a secure…
HiveWare ransomware is a type of file-encrypting malware that locks users’ files by encrypting them and demands payment for a decryptor to restore access. This ransomware is identifiable by the .HIVELOCKED extension appended to encrypted files. Files with this extension cannot be opened unless they are put through a decryptor, which only the ransomware operators currently have. The malicious actors…
Hype ransomware is a type of file-encrypting malware. Ransomware infections are very dangerous because they essentially hold files hostage by encrypting them. Victims are instructed to pay a ransom to regain access to their files. Encrypted files will have a file extension added to them, which allows users to identify both which ransomware they are dealing with and which files…
The “Your Account Access Needs Reconfirmation” email is a phishing scam designed to steal email login credentials. Disguised as a Webmail notification, it falsely claims that users need to confirm that their email login credentials are up to date. This is supposedly to ensure security. However, if users click the link in the email, they will be redirected to a…
The “Webmail Final Notice” email is a type of phishing scam designed to deceive recipients by posing as a notification from their email service provider. The email falsely claims that a request to terminate the user’s email account has been submitted and will soon be processed. To retain their account, recipients are urged to cancel the termination by clicking on…
The “Messages Awaiting Your Attention” email is a generic phishing attempt that targets users’ email login credentials. The email claims that you have undelivered emails because they need to be verified. Supposedly, if you do not verify the emails within 7 days, they will be deleted. However, this is a phishing email, which means clicking on any links in it…