Adware is a form of malware that targets users with unwanted advertisements, often disrupting their browsing experience. It typically infiltrates systems through software bundling, malicious websites, or deceptive downloads. Once installed, it may track user activity, collect sensitive data, and display intrusive ads, including pop-ups or banners. Some advanced adware variants can bypass security measures and establish persistence on devices, making removal challenging. Additionally, adware can create vulnerabilities that other malware can exploit, posing a significant risk to user privacy and system security.

Agent Tesla is spyware that collects information about the actions of its victims by recording keystrokes and user interactions. It is falsely marketed as a legitimate software on the dedicated website where this malware is sold.

Agent Tesla ist eine Spyware, die Informationen über die Aktionen ihrer Opfer sammelt, indem sie Tastatureingaben und Benutzerinteraktionen aufzeichnet. Sie wird auf der speziellen Website, auf der diese Malware verkauft wird, fälschlicherweise als legitime Software vermarktet.

Amadey is a formidable Windows infostealer threat, characterized by its persistence mechanisms, modular design, and ability to execute various malicious tasks.

AsyncRAT is a RAT that can monitor and remotely control infected systems. This malware was introduced on Github as a legitimate open-source remote administration software, but hackers use it for its many powerful malicious functions.

A botnet is a group of internet-connected devices that are controlled by a single individual or group, often without the knowledge or consent of the device owners. These devices can be used to launch a variety of malicious attacks, such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, spam campaigns, and data theft. Botnet malware is the software that is used to infect devices and turn them into part of a botnet.

ClickFix is a sophisticated social engineering technique that tricks users into manually executing malicious commands on their devices. It masquerades as a "quick fix" for fake technical issues, CAPTCHA verifications, or error messages, often hijacking the clipboard to paste harmful PowerShell or terminal commands. This user-assisted approach helps it bypass traditional security controls, leading to infostealers like Lumma Stealer, RATs, and other malware.

Cobalt Strike is a legitimate penetration software toolkit developed by Forta. But its cracked versions are widely adopted by bad actors, who use it as a C2 system of choice for targeted attacks.

CryptoWall is a notorious ransomware family that emerged in early 2014 and rapidly became one of the most destructive cyber threats of its time. This malware encrypts victims' files using strong AES encryption, demands ransom payments in Bitcoin, and has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for cybercriminals.

Dharma is advanced ransomware that has been observed in the wild since 2016. It is considered to be the second most profitable RaaS operation by the FBI. The malware targets hospitals and state organizations, encrypts files, and demands a payment to restore access to lost information.

DonutLoader is a versatile, open-source-based in-memory loader that turns .NET assemblies, executables, DLLs, and scripts into position-independent shellcode for execution entirely in RAM. Originally derived from the popular Donut tool, it enables threat actors to bypass traditional antivirus and EDR solutions by avoiding disk writes and injecting payloads directly into legitimate Windows processes.

Emotet is one of the most dangerous trojans ever created. Over the course of its lifetime, it was upgraded to become a very destructive malware. It targets mostly corporate victims but even private users get infected in mass spam email campaigns.

FormBook is a data stealer that is being distributed as a MaaS. FormBook differs from a lot of competing malware by its extreme ease of use that allows even the unexperienced threat actors to use FormBook virus.

GuLoader is an advanced downloader written in shellcode. It’s used by criminals to distribute other malware, notably trojans, on a large scale. It’s infamous for using anti-detection and anti-analysis capabilities.

GuLoader ist ein fortschrittlicher, in Shellcode geschriebener Downloader. Er wird von Kriminellen verwendet, um andere Malware, vor allem Trojaner, in großem Umfang zu verbreiten. Er ist dafür berüchtigt, dass er Anti-Erkennungs- und Anti-Analyse-Funktionen nutzt.

Havoc is an advanced post-exploitation framework used by hackers to take control of a system once they've breached it. With Havoc, attackers can run commands remotely, inject malicious processes, and access sensitive data. It's often used in targeted attacks, allowing cybercriminals to stay hidden in a network while stealing information or launching further attacks. Its flexibility and ability to bypass detection make it a serious threat, especially in environments that rely on traditional security tools.

The Jigsaw ransomware, initially detected in 2016, encrypts files on compromised systems and requires a ransom payment in Bitcoin. If the ransom is not paid, the malware starts deleting files, increasing the pressure on victims to comply. Its source code is publicly accessible, allowing various threat actors to customize and repurpose the malware for different objectives.

A loader is malicious software that infiltrates devices to deliver malicious payloads. This malware is capable of infecting victims’ computers, analyzing their system information, and installing other types of threats, such as trojans or stealers. Criminals usually deliver loaders through phishing emails and links by relying on social engineering to trick users into downloading and running their executables. Loaders employ advanced evasion and persistence tactics to avoid detection.

Lumma is an information stealer, developed using the C programming language. It is offered for sale as a malware-as-a-service, with several plans available. It usually targets cryptocurrency wallets, login credentials, and other sensitive information on a compromised system. The malicious software regularly gets updates that improve and expand its functionality, making it a serious stealer threat.

Crypto mining malware is a resource-intensive threat that infiltrates computers with the purpose of mining cryptocurrencies. This type of threat can be deployed either on an infected machine or a compromised website. In both cases the miner will utilize the computing power of the device and its network bandwidth.

njRAT is a remote access trojan. It is one of the most widely accessible RATs on the market that features an abundance of educational information. Interested attackers can even find tutorials on YouTube. This allows it to become one of the most popular RATs in the world.

njRAT ist ein Trojaner für den Fernzugriff. Es handelt sich um einen der am weitesten verbreiteten RATs auf dem Markt, der eine Fülle von Bildungsinformationen bietet. Interessierte Angreifer können sogar Tutorials auf YouTube finden. Dies macht ihn zu einem der beliebtesten RATs der Welt.

Phorpiex is a malicious software that has been a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape since 2016. It is a modular malware known for its ability to maintain an extensive botnet. Unlike other botnets, Phorpiex does not concentrate on DDoS attacks. Instead, it has been involved in numerous large-scale spam email campaigns and the distribution of other malicious payloads, such as LockBit.

Quasar is a very popular RAT in the world thanks to its code being available in open-source. This malware can be used to control the victim’s computer remotely.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that locks users out of their system or data using different methods to force them to pay a ransom. Most often, such programs encrypt files on an infected machine and demand a fee to be paid in exchange for the decryption key. Additionally, such programs can be used to steal sensitive information from the compromised computer and even conduct DDoS attacks against affected organizations to pressure them into paying.

Remote access trojans (RATs) are a type of malware that enables attackers to establish complete to partial control over infected computers. Such malicious programs often have a modular design, offering a wide range of functionalities for conducting illicit activities on compromised systems. Some of the most common features of RATs include access to the users’ data, webcam, and keystrokes. This malware is often distributed through phishing emails and links.

RedLine Stealer is a malicious program that collects users’ confidential data from browsers, systems, and installed software. It also infects operating systems with other malware.

Remcos is a commercially distributed remote administration and surveillance tool that has been widely observed in unauthorized deployments, where threat actors use it to perform remote actions on compromised machines. It is actively maintained by its vendor, with new versions and feature updates released on a frequent, near-monthly basis.

Remcos ist eine Malware vom Typ RAT, mit der Angreifer aus der Ferne Aktionen auf infizierten Computern durchführen können. Diese Malware ist extrem aktiv und wird fast jeden Monat mit Updates auf den neuesten Stand gebracht.

The main function of Smoke Loader is dropping other, more destructive malware on infected machines. However, unlike many competing loaders, this one can be extended via plugins to feature destructive, malicious info-stealing functions.

Stealc is a stealer malware that targets victims’ sensitive data, which it exfiltrates from browsers, messaging apps, and other software. The malware is equipped with advanced features, including fingerprinting, control panel, evasion mechanisms, string obfuscation, etc. Stealc establishes persistence and communicates with its C2 server through HTTP POST requests.

Stealc ist eine Stealer-Malware, die es auf die sensiblen Daten der Opfer abgesehen hat, die sie aus Browsern, Messaging-Apps und anderer Software exfiltriert. Die Malware ist mit fortschrittlichen Funktionen ausgestattet, darunter Fingerprinting, Bedienfeld, Umgehungsmechanismen, String-Verschleierung usw. Stealc stellt eine Persistenz her und kommuniziert mit seinem C2-Server über HTTP-POST-Anfragen.

Stealers are a group of malicious software that are intended for gaining unauthorized access to users’ information and transferring it to the attacker. The stealer malware category includes various types of programs that focus on their particular kind of data, including files, passwords, and cryptocurrency. Stealers are capable of spying on their targets by recording their keystrokes and taking screenshots. This type of malware is primarily distributed as part of phishing campaigns.

WannaCry is a famous Ransomware that utilizes the EternalBlue exploit. This malware is known for infecting at least 200,000 computers worldwide and it continues to be an active and dangerous threat.

WannaCry ist eine bekannte Ransomware, die die EternalBlue-Schwachstelle nutzt. Diese Malware ist dafür bekannt, dass sie mindestens 200.000 Computer weltweit infiziert hat, und sie ist weiterhin eine aktive und gefährliche Bedrohung.

WhiteSnake is a stealer with advanced remote access capabilities. The attackers using this malicious software can control infected computers and carry out different malicious activities, including stealing sensitive files and data, recording audio, and logging keystrokes. WhiteSnake is sold on underground forums and often spreads through phishing emails.

Xeno RAT is an open-source malware mainly distributed through drive-by downloads. The core capabilities of this threat include remote control, keystroke logging, webcam and microphone access. Equipped with advanced utilities, such as Hidden Virtual Network Computing and Socks5 reverse proxy, Xeno RAT is most frequently used in attacks against individual users.

XWorm is a remote access trojan (RAT) sold as a malware-as-a-service. It possesses an extensive hacking toolset and is capable of gathering private information and files from the infected computer, hijacking MetaMask and Telegram accounts, and tracking user activity. XWorm is typically delivered to victims' computers through multi-stage attacks that start with phishing emails.

XWorm ist ein Remote Access Trojaner (RAT), der als Malware-as-a-Service verkauft wird. Er verfügt über ein umfangreiches Hacking-Toolset und ist in der Lage, private Informationen und Dateien auf dem infizierten Computer zu sammeln, MetaMask- und Telegram-Konten zu kapern und Benutzeraktivitäten zu verfolgen. XWorm wird in der Regel durch mehrstufige Angriffe auf die Computer der Opfer übertragen, die mit Phishing-E-Mails beginnen.