After reading the "News That's Not Very Cheerful" email, we determined that it is spam promoting a sextortion scam. It follows the classical format – claims of the sender infecting the recipient's device with malware, recording a sexually explicit video of them, and threatening to leak it unless a
Our researchers discovered the StationSure adware-type app while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This application is part of the AdLoad malware family. StationSure is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. Adware stands for advertising-supported softw
While reviewing new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered the ClientGuide application. Upon closer investigation, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. ClientGuide is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding users with unwante
DiscoveryExemplary is a rogue application discovered by our researchers during a routine inspection of file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Our analysis revealed that DiscoveryExemplary is advertising-supported software (adware) from the AdLoad malware family. This app runs intrusive adv
Our analysis revealed that DeviceMode displays intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. Additionally, DeviceMode may be able to collect various types of data. Such software is often installed unintentionally, and users affected by this should consider removing applications like Device
In our investigation, it came to light that RecordKey exhibits intrusive advertisements, categorizing it as adware. Furthermore, RecordKey may be capable of gathering various data. Such software is commonly installed inadvertently. Consequently, affected users are advised to uninstall applicatio
During our examination, we discovered that ConfigBalance displays intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. Additionally, ConfigBalance may collect browsing-related and other data. Typically, software of this nature is installed unintentionally. Therefore, users affected by this should
HUNTER, a ransomware variant from the Phobos family, was identified during our analysis of malware samples on the VirusTotal page. It encrypts files and alters their filenames while also delivering two ransom notes named "info.txt" and "info.hta". Additionally, HUNTER ransomware appends the victim
Our research team discovered checkoutallc[.]com while reviewing untrustworthy websites. After inspecting this rogue page, we learned that it promotes browser notification spam and redirects users to different (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Most visitors to checkoutallc[.]com and similar webpag
While inspecting a Torrenting website that uses rogue advertising networks, our researchers were redirected to a deceptive page endorsing The Yellow Tab browser extension. This promotional material describes the extension as an easy-access tool for news, updates, and other information regarding ce