During a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers discovered the ProjectSet application. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Apps within this classification typically operate by displayi
WeRus is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt files and demand payment for the decryption. After we executed a sample of WeRus on our testing system, it encrypted files and appended their names with a ".werus" extension. To elaborate, a file initially named "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.weru
Our researchers discovered the mobitera[.]online rogue page while browsing suspicious websites. It promotes deceptive content and browser notification spam. Mobitera[.]online can also redirect to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) sites. Most users access these webpages via redirects caused by w
While reviewing new submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers discovered the ClientPartition application. After investigating it, we learned that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns
Our inspection of opdomain22[.]online has shown that this page promotes a fraudulent scheme similar to the "TROJAN_2023 And Other Viruses Detected (5)" scam. Also. opdomain22[.]online wants to send notifications and, if allowed, bombards users with more fake warnings and other messages. Users shou
We have analyzed networkspeedchain.co[.]in and concluded that it is a deceptive site designed to trick visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. These notifications promote other unreliable and potentially malicious pages. Therefore, users should not permit networkspeedchain.co[.]in to
After inspecting this "Nodecoin Claim" website (claim.nodefoundation[.]digital; potentially, other domains), we determined that it is a scam. The fake page claims that eligible users can claim rewards – thus, it lures them into exposing their digital wallets to a cryptocurrency drainer. It must b
After testing the RotatorService application, our team determined that it is intended to generate intrusive ads. Thus, we classified RotatorService as adware. Moreover, security vendors flag the app as malicious. Therefore, it is advised not to install RotatorService, and if it is already instal
We have inspected the email and concluded that it is a scam. This email falsely claims the recipient is entitled to a deceased person's estate. It attempts to deceive by offering a large sum of money in exchange for personal information and (or) an advance fee. Recipients should ignore this and si
Our team has tested the ElementaryLaunch application and learned that it is designed to generate intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. Our analysis has also shown that different security vendors flag ElementaryLaunch as malicious. Therefore, this app should not be installed and sho