During our examination of toptosearch.com, we noticed that it does not generate search results. Thus, we classified toptosearch.com as a fake search engine. We also found that toptosearch.com is promoted through an extension that functions as a browser hijacker. Users should avoid using toptosearc
During our inspection of IcuApp, we noticed that this application has no clear purpose. Moreover, it is hosted on a shady web page and distributed with other dubious programs. Therefore, users should avoid installing IcuApp (and the associated apps) to avoid potential security and privacy risks.
While inspecting subsboost[.]online, we discovered that it displays misleading content to trick visitors into permitting it to send notifications. It is uncommon for sites like subsboost[.]online to be visited intentionally. Users should not allow such pages to show notifications and visit them.
Trustedsear.ch is the address of a fake search engine. Websites within this category cannot generate search results and redirect to genuine Internet search sites. They also tend to gather information about their visitors. Typically, fake search engines are promoted by browser hijackers. We discov
Search-secured.com is a fake search engine. Sites of this kind cannot provide search results and redirect to legitimate search engines. They are also known to collect visitor data. Fraudulent search engines are usually promoted (via redirects) by browser hijackers. We discovered search-secured.co
NewEngine is a rogue browser extension discovered by our research team when analyzing the installation setup for NeverSleep PUA. Upon examination, we determined that NewEngine is a browser hijacker. It modifies browsers to promote (via redirects) the search-secured.com fake search engine.
While browsing deceptive websites, our research team discovered a page endorsing the NeverSleep app. It is presented as a tool for preventing computers from entering sleep mode. Upon inspection, we determined that NeverSleep is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Software within this classi
Our research team discovered the "Verify You Are A Human" scam while investigating untrustworthy sites. It is essentially fake CAPTCHA authentication. This scheme is part of the ClickFix campaign and lures users into downloading/installing the Lumma stealer. However, this scam and others that use
Spy.Banker is a piece of malicious software that targets Android and iOS devices. It is capable of creating app imitations through PWAs (Progressive Web Applications) or WebAPKs; the latter is an Android-only feature wherein Google Chrome automatically generates an APK (referred to as WebAPK). At
We have inspected this scam and found that its purpose is to trick users into believing that their antivirus protection has expired. Typically, scammers use such scams to extract money or personal information from unsuspecting individuals. Thus, it is highly recommended not to interact with websit