While inspecting the Bookmark Start extension, we learned that its functionality includes hijacking a web browser. Extensions of this type are known as browser hijackers. Users often unintentionally add such extensions to their browsers. If an extension like Bookmark Start hijacks a browser, users
Search.news-homepage.com is the address of a fake search engine that our researchers found while analyzing a browser hijacker named NewsHomePage. This extension was discovered during a routine inspection of suspicious sites. NewsHomePage is endorsed as an easy-access tool for the latest news from
Our analysis of the email has revealed that it is a phishing email. Scammers behind this email aim to trick recipients into believing that they can receive compensation from the International Human Rights Organisation. Their goal is to lure recipients into sending them personal information and (or
GuideInfo is a rogue app discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this software, we learned that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. GuideInfo is designed to run intrusive advert campaigns. Adware
We have examined the ConnectedSource application and found that it is intended to display intrusive advertisements. Consequently, we have classified ConnectedSource as adware. Besides showing ads, this type of software can also collect various types of data. Thus, affected users should remove su
After inspecting the "OUTFRONT Email Quarantine" message, we determined that it is spam. The fake notification alerts that an email failed to reach the recipient's inbox due to being withheld in quarantine. This mail lures users into providing their email log-in credentials to a phishing website.
We have inspected this email and found that it is a phishing letter masquerading as a notification from DHL (a legitimate logistics company). Emails of this type are typically employed to trick recipients into disclosing personal information to scammers. Recipients should ignore such emails to avo
We have analyzed the OnlinePartition application and discovered that it is designed to serve annoying advertisements. For this reason, we have classified OnlinePartition as adware. In addition to displaying ads, software of this type can gather various data. Users should avoid installing apps li
Our researchers found the RecordInterface application while browsing new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Upon inspection, we determined that this app is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software is designed to run intrusive ad campaigns, typically by d
PracticalEntry is a rogue application discovered by our research team during a routine inspection of file submissions to VirusTotal. This app is advertising-supported software (adware), which is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its developers/publishe