Search.homesearchtab.com is the address of a fake search engine. Sites of this kind are considered fraudulent because they cannot provide search results. Additionally, these webpages gather information about their visitors. Fake search engines are commonly promoted (via redirects) by browser hijac
While investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers discovered the AccessibleOptimizer application. After analyzing this piece of software, we learned that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software is designed to run intrusive adv
After inspecting the "Payment For Bitdefender" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter is presented as a notification concerning a product purchase. This spam campaign has all the hallmarks of a refund scam. It must be emphasized that the "Payment For Bitdefender" email is not associated
We have examined the email and discovered that it is a fraudulent letter containing a fake invoice from Bitdefender. The scammers behind this scam campaign also use fake invoices from PayPal. Their goal is to trick recipients into sending them money and (or) providing personal information. Such em
After evaluating TrustedBrowser, we found that it generates intrusive advertisements, categorizing it as adware. Besides displaying unwanted ads, TrustedBrowser may also harvest user data. It is recommended that users refrain from installing apps like TrustedBrowser and remove them if already in
Upon analysis, we have determined that the ISEEK browser extension is designed to function as a browser hijacker (to alter browser settings). This extension can also activate the "Managed by your organization" feature. To avoid potential risks, users are advised against adding the ISEEK extension
SEARCHBOX is a rogue browser extension that modifies browsers to promote the findflarex.com fake search engine. Due to this behavior, this extension is classified as a browser hijacker. Browser-hijacking software typically assigns the addresses of promoted websites as browsers' default sea
Our examination of the Searchisty browser extension has shown that it is designed to hijack browsers by changing their settings. Such extensions are called browser hijackers. Additionally, we found that Searchisty can enable the "Managed by your organization" feature. Users should avoid Searchisty
We have examined TechEnumerator and learned that it generates intrusive advertisements. Applications of this type fall into the category of adware. In addition to presenting unwanted ads, TechEnumerator may be capable of harvesting data. Users should avoid installing apps like TechEnumerator and
While browsing new file submissions to the VirusTotal site, our researchers found the ValueInterface application. Our examination revealed that this app is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It usually works by placing third-p