Hi Paul Blueberry,
Yes, there are several online resources where you can look up specific malware names
or threat detection labels provided by antivirus software like Avast.
Here are a few options:
VirusTotal: A popular website that allows you to upload files or enter URLs to scan for malware.
It provides information about detected threats, including detailed descriptions and links to references.
Website: virustotal.com
Malwarebytes Labs: Malwarebytes has a blog and a threat centre
where you can search for information on various malware threats,
including detailed descriptions and removal instructions.
Website: malwarebytes.com
Symantec (Norton) Threat Explorer: Symantec provides a database of viruses, spyware,
and other forms of malware, which you can search to find more information on specific threats.
Website: symantec.com
Cisco Talos Intelligence Group:
Cisco Talos provides threat intelligence and analysis, including information on various malware strains.
Website: talosintelligence.com
Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP): MISP is an open-source threat intelligence platform
that allows users to share and search for various types of malware and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
Website: misp-project.org
AV-TEST: AV-TEST is an independent research institute for IT security
that analyses and evaluates antivirus software.
They publish information on various threats.
Website: av-test.org
You can use these resources to search for specific threat names to gather more information about their nature.
impact, and recommended actions.
polonus