Dev ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Makop ransomware family. It targets all important files on the computer and encrypts them, essentially taking them hostage. This version can be identified by the extension that ends in .dev. All encrypted files will have that extension, and you will not be able to open them. This ransomware not only encrypts files but…
The “Yala Airdop” scam refers to a fake airdrop hosted on claimyala.org. The scam site is imitating a legitimate crypto platform, Yala (hosted on yala.org), a Bitcoin-native liquidity protocol that allows Bitcoin holders to earn real yield from DeFi and RWAs without relinquishing ownership of their assets. The legitimate Yala protocol is in no way related to this scam; malicious actors are…
Cowa ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files. It’s a dangerous piece of malware that targets a large variety of file types, encrypts them, and demands payment for their recovery. This ransomware can be identified by the file extension that ends in .cowa added to encrypted files. Unfortunately, encrypted files cannot be opened unless a special decryptor is…
WannaChaos666 ransomware is a file-encrypting type of malware whose purpose is to take your files hostage. The ransomware targets all personal files and encrypts them, adding the .666 extension to them. As you’ve likely already noticed, you cannot open any of the encrypted files. That will remain the case permanently unless you use a special decryptor on them. However, only…
The “ATM Card” scam email refers to a specific scam email that claims you will receive an ATM card with $3,750,000 in it. It goes without saying that the email’s contents are completely false, and this is just a method of tricking users into revealing their personal information. In some cases, the intent may be to steal users’ money. The email…
The “Web3 Crypto Exchange Platform” scam is hosted on syncnoderesolver.com. The site invites users to use a cryptocurrency exchange run by AI, and asks that users connect their crypto wallets to start using it. It’s likely that users get redirected to the site hosting the “Web3 Crypto Exchange Platform” scam via social media and forum posts as malicious actors launch…
The “Payment Confirmation Advise” email is part of a phishing campaign that tries to steal users’ email login credentials. The email does not provide much information and simply states that the email is some kind of payment confirmation. The email informs users that to view the attached document, they need to confirm their email address. To do this, they need to…
The “Email Quota Notification” email is a generic phishing campaign that intends to steal users’ email login credentials. The email is disguised as a notification from the email service provider and informs the recipient that their email storage capacity is at 99% and the quota needs to be increased. The email asks that users click on the displayed button to increase…
The “Access From A New Device To Your Mailbox” email is a phishing attempt that targets users’ email login credentials. The phishing attempt is designed to appear like a security notification from your email service provider, informing you about new logins to your mailbox. The email warns that these unrecognized logins could put your account at risk, so it recommends that…
The “DHL Express – Incorrect Billing Information” email is part of a phishing campaign that targets users’ financial information. The email is disguised as a notification from logistics company DHL and informs recipients that there has been a delay in delivering their packages because of a billing issue. The email contains a link that leads to a fake DHL website that…