While browsing questionable websites, our researchers found another adware that impersonates an ad-blocker called "Ad Squasher". It promises to block advertisements and trackers, instead – this browser extension displays them and spies on users' browsing activity. Adware stands for adverti
Our researchers discovered Cool Tab Pro while inspecting dubious websites. Upon examining this browser extension, we learned that it changes browser settings to generate redirects. This mode of operation classifies Cool Tab Pro as a browser hijacker. Browser hijackers assign promoted sites
Our research team discovered the Download Files Now browser extension while investigating dubious websites. Upon examination, we determined that this unwanted extension spies on users' browsing activity and may possess other harmful capabilities. Download Files Now browser extension reques
While investigating suspect sites, our researchers discovered the "DappWalletnode" scam. This fake platform aims to deceive users into disclosing their cryptocurrency wallet log-in credentials. It must be stressed that this phishing scam is not associated with any legitimate products, services, or
After reading the "Yahoo Canada Lottery" email, we determined that it is spam. The fake letter claims that the recipient has won 5 million USD in a lottery. The phishing email instructs to provide personally identifiable information to claim the prize. In addition to targeting private data, this s
While inspecting suspicious websites, our research team discovered the "RPC Recovery Hub" scam. It is disguised as a protocol for addressing cryptocurrency wallet issues. Instead, the phishing scheme seeks to steal users' wallet log-in credentials. It must be stressed that this scam is not associa
While investigating deceptive websites, our researchers discovered a promotional page for Puppies New Tab. It is promoted as an extension that displays dog-themed browser wallpapers. After installing Puppies New Tab on our test machine, we learned that it modifies browser settings to endorse (via
While investigating suspect sites, our researchers discovered the "DappsConnector" scam. It is a phishing scheme that imitates a webpage linked to the WalletConnect open-source protocol. The scam seeks to deceive users into disclosing their cryptocurrency wallet log-in credentials. It must be emp
After examining the "Samsung Prize Money" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter claims that the recipient has won a monetary prize in a Samsung promotion. This phishing campaign seeks to trick recipients into disclosing their myGov account information. The spam email with the su
Upon reading the "Foreign Beneficiary" email, we learned that it is spam. This phishing letter offers the recipient a shady deal wherein they will be presented as a "foreign beneficiary" and claim the funds of a deceased millionaire. The recipient is promised 40% of the unclaimed millions for thei