We found that srcingan.com is a fake search engine promoted via a browser hijacker known as Anime Nook. Usually, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing the settings of hijacked browsers. Users often add apps of this type unintentionally (without knowing these apps will hijack th
Upon inspecting Cyclostomatous, we concluded that it functions as adware (the app delivers annoying advertisements) and is part of the Pirrit family. In order to avoid potential issues, users should not install apps like Cyclostomatous and remove them from affected devices as soon as possible.
Our researchers found the Lobelia application while investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Upon closer inspection, we determined that it is adware from the Pirrit family. Advertising-supported software operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and may possess
While inspecting new file submissions to VirusTotal, our research team found the Capibara ransomware. It operates by encrypting files to collect ransom payments. We obtained a sample of this malware and executed it on our testing system. We found that the filenames of files encrypted by this rans
After inspecting "IRS Crypto", we determined that it is a scam. It imitates the IRS (Internal Revenue Service); specifically, it is presented as a portal for handling taxes on cryptocurrency. When users connect their digital wallets to this fake website, it begins operating as a crypto drainer. E
This app named "World Wide Web" is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Software within this classification typically possesses undesirable and even harmful functionalities. The installer we discovered promoting the World Wide Web application included other suspicious software. It is notewor
Laxsearch.com is the address of a fake search engine endorsed by the Lax Search browser hijacker. It makes modifications to browser settings in order to generate redirects to the laxsearch.com site. It is likely that Lax Search also spies on users' browsing activity. Lax Search makes alter
After examining the Universal Browser app, its actual purpose remained unclear, although the app's name suggests that it is a web browser. It is important to note that multiple security vendors flagged both the installer distributing Universal Browser and the app itself as malicious. Thus, users s
Our examination of the Jirin.app has revealed that this app is one of the many adware-type apps belonging to the Pirrit family. The purpose of this program is to deliver intrusive and potentially misleading advertisements to users. Thus, Jirin.app should be uninstalled from devices. Jiri
Upon examining alladvertisingdomclub[.]club, we concluded that the purpose of this page is to deceive unsuspecting visitors into allowing it to show notifications. Also, alladvertisingdomclub[.]club can redirect users to other web pages. Overall, alladvertisingdomclub[.]club is an unreliable websi