During our review of FormatLocator, we observed that it displayed intrusive and unwanted advertisements. As a result, we have categorized it as adware. Our analysis also revealed that multiple security vendors identify FormatLocator as malicious. Therefore, it is recommended to uninstall FormatL
Upon reviewing the "Donation From CEO Walgreens Boots Alliance" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter claims that the recipient is entitled to a donation worth millions of euros from the (former) CEO of the Walgreens Boots Alliance. It must be stressed that this scam email is not assoc
We have reviewed the email and determined that it is a fraudulent message from scammers posing as a communication about a donation from St. Antonio's Cathedral. Usually, scammers behind such emails aim to extract personal information and (or) money from unsuspecting individuals. Such emails should
Our discovery of Aptlock occurred while analyzing malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. Aptlock is ransomware that encrypts files, appends the ".aptlock" extension to files, changes the victim's wallpaper, and provides a ransom note ("read_me_to_access.txt" file). An example of how files encry
G700 is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) with versions written in Java and C# programming languages. This Android-targeting malware is an advanced variant of the CraxsRAT. G700 is a multi-functional program with extensive data-stealing, spying, and financial-theft related abilities. G700 is a
We have inspected the email and concluded that it is a phishing attempt. The email is disguised as a notification regarding a new sign-in to an email account. It is created to lure unsuspecting recipients into opening the included link (website) and entering personal information. Recipients should
We have inspected GlobalHelper and found it to be an advertising-supported application (adware). Usually, software of this type delivers annoying advertisements. Clicking them can take users to unreliable pages, especially when delivered by apps like GlobalHelper that are distributed using dubio
Our analysis of oxylersess.co[.]in shows that it employs clickbait to obtain permission to display notifications. Once permission is granted, the site can display deceptive notifications that redirect users to unsafe websites. Thus, it is recommended to avoid oxylersess.co[.]in (and never allow si
During a routine inspection of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers discovered the ActiveNavigation app. Our examination of this software revealed that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. ActiveNavigation is designed to generate revenue for its developers/pu
After examining this "$DOGE Airdrop", we determined that it is fake. Supposedly, eligible users can receive up to 25,000 Dogecoins (DOGE) from this airdrop. However, not only will victims of this scam not receive any cryptocurrency, but they will also expose their cryptowallets to a drainer design