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What kind of website is explorespot.io?

Explorespot.io is a website classed as a fake search engine. We discovered this page while analyzing a browser hijacker named Explore Spot.

This browser extension is endorsed as a tool for improving the browsing experience. Instead, Explore Spot alters browser settings to promote (through redirects) the explorespot.io illegitimate search engine.

What kind of email is "Wells Fargo - Direct Deposit"?

After inspecting this "Wells Fargo - Direct Deposit" email, we determined that it is fake. This spam letter imitates a notification from Wells Fargo & Company – a multinational financial services company. The goal of this fraudulent mail is to deceive recipients into providing their account credentials to a phishing website.

It must be emphasized that this scam email is in no way associated with the real Wells Fargo or any other legitimate entities.

What kind of scam "TotalAV - Card Payment Has Failed!"?

We have examined the page and discovered that it uses a deceptive method to promote a legitimate software product. On the site, users encounter fake information that encourages them to renew their subscriptions. It is advisable not to trust such sites even if they promote legitimate products or services.

What kind of application is FocusProgrammer?

We have inspected the FocusProgrammer application and discovered that its purpose is to deliver annoying advertisements. Apps that function like FocusProgrammer are commonly known as advertising-supported apps (adware). It is uncommon for users to install adware on purpose. If FocusProgrammer or a similar app is installed on a computer, it should be removed.

What kind of application is InitialRemote?

Our researchers discovered the InitialRemote application while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. Upon examination, we found that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. This app is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and it may exhibit other harmful functionalities.

What kind of application is WinTrackerSP?

During a routine investigation of a Torrenting website that uses rogue advertising networks, our research team discovered a scam site promoting an installer containing the WinTrackerXP PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Apps within this category usually possesses undesirable and possibly malicious functionalities.

It is noteworthy that the installation setup carrying the WinTrackerSP application that we investigated contained other suspicious software.

What is the fake Online Security Chrome extension?

This "Online Security" browser extension is fake because it imitates a legitimate extension of the same name. The imitator software has data-tracking abilities and can modify browsers' behavior.

Our researchers discovered this malicious extension in an installation setup promoted by a scam page found during a routine investigation of a Torrenting website that uses rogue advertising networks. The setup included other unwanted and potentially dangerous software.

What kind of application is ExtreamFanV5?

ExtreamFanV5 is a shady application that is distributed using deceptive methods. During our examination, we found that multiple security vendors flagged ExtreamFanV5 as malicious. Also, it is unknown what exactly this app does when installed. Either way, it is strongly recommended to avoid having ExtreamFanV5 installed.

What is "Pass-code Expires Today"?

Our analysis of email has revealed that it is a phishing email disguised as a notification from an email service provider. The scammers behind it seek to trick recipients into opening a fake website and disclosing personal information. Thus, recipients should ignore this email and never provide sensitive details on pages opened through links in such emails.

What is OpportunityTerminal?

Upon examination, it has been determined that OpportunityTerminal is a dubious application functioning as adware. It is designed to show advertisements and may gather user data. Therefore, it is recommended not to trust OpportunityTerminal and uninstall the app from devices (if installed).