Our researchers discovered the SyncRemote application while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After analyzing this software, we determined that it is adware. SyncRemote is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its developers/pub
Our research team found ElementEntry while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this application, we learned that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software typically operates by running intrusive ad campaigns. Adware stan
Our team has examined the email and determined that it is a fraudulent message pretending to be from Chase bank. The email aims to deceive recipients into thinking there has been suspicious activity in their bank accounts, leading them to a fake website. It is important to ignore such emails to av
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