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What kind of application is EssenceSkill?

Upon inspecting the EssenceSkill application, we noticed that it shows invasive advertisements. These kinds of programs are categorized as adware. Users often install adware without fully grasping the potential consequences it can bring about. It is recommended not to have apps of this type installed on the operating system.

What kind of malware is Teza?

In our analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, we discovered a ransomware variant known as Teza. This ransomware encrypts files and changes their filenames by adding the ".teza" extension. Additionally, Teza creates a ransom note in the form of a text file named "_readme.txt".

To illustrate how Teza alters filenames, it renames files like "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.teza" and "2.png" to "2.png.teza". It is noteworthy that Teza is part of the Djvu ransomware family. Djvu ransomware is frequently distributed alongside information-stealing malware like RedLine or Vidar.

What kind of page is rentlysearchin[.]com?

Rentlysearchin[.]com is a rogue site designed to trick visitors into receiving spam browser notifications. It can also generate redirects to other (likely unreliable/hazardous) websites.

Most users access pages like rentlysearchin[.]com via redirects caused by sites that utilize rogue advertising networks. Our research team discovered rentlysearchin[.]com while investigating websites that use said networks.

What kind of software is Beach Wallpaper?

Beach Wallpaper is a rogue extension that promises to display beach-themed browser wallpapers. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Beach Wallpaper modifies browser settings to promote (through redirects) the find.nmywebsrc.com fake search engine.

What kind of email is "Crimson International"?

Our inspection of the "Crimson International" email revealed that it is fake. We determined that this letter is malspam. It attempts to deceive recipients into opening the attachment by presenting it as a document containing information concerning a potential order. This malicious file is designed to infect systems with the Agent Tesla RAT (Remote Access Trojan).

It must be emphasized that this spam mail is not associated with the actual Crimson International pharmaceutical company.

What kind of application is RetrievalBandwidth?

RetrievalBandwidth is a rogue app that we discovered during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. Our analysis revealed that this application is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. RetrievalBandwidth operates by delivering intrusive advert campaigns.

What kind of software is Screenshot?

Our research team discovered the Screenshot browser extension while inspecting questionable websites. This piece of software is presented as a tool that allows users to take screenshots easily, and it displays browser wallpapers.

After analyzing this extension, we learned that it makes changes to browser settings in order to endorse (through redirects) the find.psearchitnow.com fake search engine. Due to this behavior, the Screenshot extension is classed as a browser hijacker.

What kind of malware is QuiteRAT?

QuiteRAT is a piece of malicious software categorized as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This program is designed to enable remote access/control over infected systems.

QuiteRAT was first spotted in early 2023 and has been since linked to the Lazarus Group – a threat actor backed by the state of North Korea. This RAT has been implemented in an attack against an essential Internet infrastructure provider in Europe.

What kind of application is ApteryxAustralis?

After encountering a suspicious website, our research team stumbled upon the ApteryxAustralis application while testing a potentially harmful installer. This application has the potential to involve itself in deceptive practices. Notably, ApteryxAustralis introduces the "Managed by your organization" feature to Chrome browsers, alongside its capability to access diverse sets of data.

What kind of application is Giraffidae?

Our team came across the Giraffidae application during an investigation involving a suspicious website from which a malicious installer was downloaded. This application has the potential to carry out deceptive actions. Our analysis revealed that Giraffidae introduces the "Managed by your organization" feature to Chrome browsers and has the ability to access different types of data.