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WebRoot Security Services Activated Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

WebRoot Security Services Activated Email Scam

We have inspected this email and discovered that it is a fraudulent email disguised as a notification regarding an invoice for Webroot Security Services. Typically, such scam emails are used to steal money and (or) personal information from unsuspecting recipients. Emails of this type should be ig

ProtocolView Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ProtocolView Adware (Mac)

Our research team found ProtocolView while reviewing file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Upon inspection, we determined that this app is advertising-supported software (adware). ProtocolView is part of the AdLoad malware group. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its deve

JoisApp Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

JoisApp Unwanted Application

While inspecting a Torrenting site that employs rogue advertising networks, our researchers were redirected to a deceptive page promoting an installer containing the JoisApp PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). These apps typically possess undesirable and possibly harmful functionalities. They

Search-browser.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Search-browser.com Redirect

Search-browser.com is the address of a fake search engine, which cannot provide search results and produces rogue redirects. Typically, these supposed search engines collect visitor data. Sites like search-browser.com are promoted (via redirects) by browser hijackers. Browser-hijacking sof

Trinity Ransomware
Ransomware

Trinity Ransomware

Trinity is the name of a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting files and demanding payment for the decryption. After we executed a sample of Trinity on our testing machine, it encrypted files and altered their names. Original filenames were appended with a ".trinitylock" extension, e

Toppholasnow.com Ads
Notification Spam

Toppholasnow.com Ads

We found that toppholasnow[.]com is an untrustworthy website that uses clickbait, a misleading tactic, to lure visitors into permitting it to send notifications. There are plenty of web pages like toppholasnow[.]com. Another common trait is that users do not open them on purpose. Such pages should

AT&T Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

AT&T Email Scam

After reading the "AT&T" email, we determined that it is spam promoting a refund scam. It is presented as a confirmation of a service transfer to a different provider. This mail lures recipients into communicating with scammers by claiming that the impending charge for the transfer can be can

SourceUpdater Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SourceUpdater Adware (Mac)

Our examination of SourceUpdater has revealed that this application operates as adware. It is designed to inundate users with intrusive advertisements. Additionally, SourceUpdater may possess the capability to access and collect diverse data. It is recommended to avoid installing applications li

DefaultSection Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

DefaultSection Adware (Mac)

Our analysis of DefaultSection has uncovered that this app functions as adware. The purpose of DefaultSection is to deliver annoying advertisements to users. Also, the app might be capable of accessing and gathering various data. Users are advised to uninstall apps like DefaultSection from compu

Topewesusa.com Ads
Notification Spam

Topewesusa.com Ads

Our research team found topewesusa[.]com while browsing dubious sites. Upon investigation, we learned that it is a rogue webpage promoting browser notification spam and generating redirects to different (likely unreliable or hazardous) websites. Topewesusa[.]com and similar pages are primarily ac