Lynx is a piece of malicious software classed as ransomware. This malware encrypts files and demands ransoms for its decryption. After executing Lynx ransomware on our test machine, we found that the files it encrypts have the ".LYNX" extension appended to their names. To elaborate, a file initia
We have examined the DefaultLocator application and concluded that it functions as adware. The purpose of DefaultLocator is to bombard users with various advertisements. In most cases, users install such apps accidentally. If DefaultLocator or a similar app is installed on a computer, it should
HorrorDead is a ransomware-type program discovered by our research team during a routine investigation of new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Ransomware is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for the decryption. On our testing system, HorrorDead encrypted files and appended their
During our analysis of ForceLock we found that it is ransomware belonging to the GlobeImposter family. Once a computer is infected, ForceLock encrypts files, appends the ".forcelock" extension to filenames, and creates a ransom note ("how_to_back_files.html"). For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1
Our team has tested the RecordCharacter application and discovered that it generates unwanted advertisements. Apps of this type are classified as adware. In addition to displaying intrusive ads, RecordCharacter may gather various data. Users should not have apps like RecordCharacter installed on
BrowserConnection is a rogue application discovered by our researchers during a routine review of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Our examination revealed that BrowserConnection is adware. It is also part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-suppor
Naturethemetab.com is a fraudulent search engine that we found while inspecting the Nature Theme Tab browser extension. It is promoted as a tool that displays nature-themed browser wallpapers. Nature Theme Tab alters browser settings to endorse the naturethemetab.com site, and due to this activit
Our research team found the IndexerDivision rogue app while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal site. Upon analysis, we determined that IndexerDivision is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. This application runs intrusive ad campaigns, and it may possess other harmful capabi
Caloriecounttab.com is a fake search engine that we discovered while investigating Calorie Count Tab. This browser extension offers a widget for calculating calories. Upon examination, we learned that it modifies browsers to promote (via redirects) the caloriecounttab.com website. Hence, Calorie C
Our researchers found NodeResolution while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). NodeResolution is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware generates revenue for its d