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PoConvert Browser Hijacker

What kind of software is PoConvert?

Our research team discovered the PoConvert browser extension while investigating dubious websites. It is endorsed as a tool for easy image and video file format conversion. After analyzing this extension, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. PoConvert makes changes to browsers in order to promote the finddbest.co illegitimate search engine.

   
ManagerObsession Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is ManagerObsession?

While inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers found the ManagerObsession adware-type application. It is part of the AdLoad malware family. ManagerObsession is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding users undesirable and potentially malicious advertisements.

   
MainInitiator Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is MainInitiator?

MainInitiator is a rogue app discovered by our research team during a routine inspection of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform.

Our analysis revealed that this application is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. MainInitiator runs intrusive ad campaigns and may have other harmful capabilities.

   
MegaUpgrade Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is MegaUpgrade?

Our researchers discovered the MegaUpgrade application while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After examining this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). MegaUpgrade is part of the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to run intrusive advert campaigns.

   
Electronic Ransomware

What kind of malware is Electronic?

Our research team discovered a ransomware named Electronic during a routine investigation of new malware submissions to the VirusTotal website. This malicious program is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption.

After we executed a sample of Electronic on our test machine, it encrypted files and altered their filenames. Original titles were appended with the cyber criminals' email address, a unique ID assigned to the victim, and the ".ELCTRONIC" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.EMAIL=[electronicrans@gmail.com]ID=[142B4BFB2B4FD9BD].ELCTRONIC".

Once the encryption process was completed, a ransom-demanding message named "README ELECTRONIC.txt" was created.

   
OptimizationList Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is OptimizationList?

After analyzing OptimizationList, it has been revealed that its primary function is to flood users with intrusive advertisements. Thus, we have classified OptimizationList as adware. It is important to highlight that users frequently install ad-supported applications without being aware that they will be bombarded with ads.

   
MapperWaveTerms Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is MapperWaveTerms?

MapperWaveTerms is a rogue application that our research team discovered while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform.

After examining this piece of software, we learned that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. MapperWaveTerms is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding users with undesirable and deceptive ads.

   
OpenManager Adware (Mac)

What is OpenManager?

Upon examination of OpenManager, it has come to light that its main purpose is to inundate users with disruptive advertisements. OpenManager has been identified as adware. It is crucial to emphasize that users often install ad-supported applications without realizing that they will display advertisements.

   
OpenIntegration Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is OpenIntegration?

After scrutinizing OpenIntegration, it has been discovered that its primary intent is to overwhelm users with disruptive advertisements. It has been found that OpenIntegration functions as adware. It is essential to underscore that users frequently install advertising-supported apps without knowing that they will deliver ads.

   
DinornisRobustus Malicious Extension

What kind of application is DinornisRobustus?

During an examination of a dubious installer downloaded from an unverified website, we encountered the DinornisRobustus browser extension. Our investigation unveiled concerning characteristics associated with this application, including its ability to activate the "Managed by your organization" feature in the Chrome browser, gather data, and manage browser elements.

   

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