While inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered the BlissFresh application. After analyzing this piece of software, we learned that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software (adware) is designed to display advertisement
Themida is a detection name used by some security software as a generic title for malicious software that has certain traits. To elaborate, this detection can be assigned to trojans that use the Themida packer as a protective measure against reverse engineering. In other words, "Themida" does not
Pop Out Player is described as an extension that provides simple ways to open any YouTube video or playlist in a configurable "popout" window that can be freely sized and positioned. Our team has tested this app and learned that it barely provides any value and generates annoying advertisements. T
Safetyremind[.]xyz is a deceptive website claiming that a computer is infected. It shows fake security warning from McAfee. It also asks for permission to show untrustworthy notifications. Our team has discovered safetyremind[.]xyz while inspecting websites that use rogue advertising networks.
Dark Web Hacker is a malicious program based on the Chaos ransomware that our researchers discovered while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. Ransomware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. We analyzed two variants of Dark Web Hacker; both encrypted files and
Fine Video Tuning is described as an application that improves sleeping cycles by adjusting video temperature and many other properties. Our team has inspected this app and learned that it generates advertisements. Apps that display ads are known as advertising-supported applications/adware. It is
Pymafka is the name of malware targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux users. A Trojan version downloaded and executed by Pymafka depends on the operating system. Pymafka's name is similar to a legitimate Python package called pykafka. Cybercriminals behind Pymafka are hoping that users looking for t
Gachimuchi is ransomware designed to encrypt the victim's files, rename all encrypted files, and create the "#HOW_TO_DECRYPT#.txt" file containing a ransom note. It appends "LaunchID" and "BillyHerrington" strings, and the "Gachimuchi" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to 1.
Best Files Downloader is a rogue browser extension that our research team found while looking through dubious software-promoting sites. This extension is endorsed as a download management tool. However, our analysis revealed that Best Files Downloader operates as advertising-supported software (ad
YoSearch Weather Tab is a rogue browser extension. Our analysis of this piece of software revealed that it operates as a browser hijacker. YoSearch Weather Tab modifies browser settings to promote the yosearch.co fake search engine. Furthermore, this extension spies on users' browsing activity.