While inspecting file submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers discovered the GeneralSource application. Upon examination, we learned that it is advertising-supported software (adware) from the AdLoad malware family. Adware aims to generate revenue for its developers/publis
After reading this "Internet Fraudsters Arrested", we determined that it is fake. This spam letter states that online scammers who had previously defrauded the recipient have been arrested, and the courts have ordered the Spanish government to compensate them two million euros. It must be emphasi
Our inspection of the "Server (IMAP) Session Authentication" email revealed that it is spam. This fake message states that access to the recipient's email account has been restricted due to detected irregular activity. The goal is to trick users into disclosing their account log-in credentials (pa
Our research team found DigitalApplication while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After investigating this app, we learned that this is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software is designed to generate revenue for its developers/publishers through
Our inspection of the "Chase - Transfer Is Processing And Will Be Deducted" email revealed that it is fake. This spam notification informs the recipient that their transfer is processing and will be deducted soon. This mail aims to trick them into visiting a phishing site that targets their Chase
After examining this "Wells Fargo - Account Suspended" email, we found that it is fake. The message claims that the recipient's bank account has been suspended due to a system update. By attempting to unlock their account, the user is lured into exposing their log-in credentials to a phishing web
While investigating suspicious sites, our research team discovered this "$AVAIL Vote Rewards" scam. This fake website imitates the Avail network running an unspecified poll, takers of which will receive rewards. It must be emphasized that this scam is not associated with the actual Avail network.
Our research team discovered the DisplayExplorer application while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this app, we learned it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported is designed to run intrusive advert campaigns. Adware delive
Our analysis of AccessFrequency reveals that it acts as adware - it shows advertisements. We also discovered that several security vendors have flagged it as malicious. The ads it generates can be misleading and promote unreliable websites. Therefore, AccessFrequency should be avoided and uninst
While investigating dubious websites, our researchers discovered the gratives.co[.]in rogue page. It operates by endorsing browser notification spam and redirecting visitors to other (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites. Most users access webpages like gratives.co[.]in via redirects caused by websi