While analyzing SURFSEE, we found that it changes the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine. Extensions of this type are known as browser hijackers. Quite often, users unknowingly add such extensions to browsers due to deceptive methods used for their promotion and distribution
Our examination of skyjem.com has revealed that it is a questionable search engine. It is common for sites like skyjem.com to be promoted via unwanted extensions (e.g., browser hijackers) or applications. Users who encounter skyjem.com while using their browsers should follow the instructions prov
Our researchers discovered the CoreInterface application while investigating new submissions to VirusTotal. Upon examination, we learned that this piece of software is adware. CoreInterface belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software (adware) is designed to gener
After investigating this "DApp Airdrop", we determined that it is fake. This scam uses a hoax giveaway to lure users into exposing their digital wallets to a cryptocurrency drainer. Victims of the fraudulent "DApp Airdrop" experience financial loss. IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not review crypto pr
During our testing of the DeskBoost application, we learned that it generates annoying advertisements. For this reason, we classified DeskBoost as adware. It is uncommon for apps like DeskBoost to be downloaded knowingly due to their promotion and distribution methods. Users are advised against
Our team has analyzed this email and found that it is a fake letter masquerading as a notification from an email service provider. This email is crafted to trick recipients into disclosing personal information on a fraudulent website. Emails of this type are called phishing emails, and they should
Upon finishing our examination of AssistiveEntry, we concluded that this app operates as adware. As a rule, software of this type generates advertisements (often annoying ones). AssistiveEntry is distributed using dubious methods. Thus, interacting with ads from AssistiveEntry might lead to pote
While browsing file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers discovered the NetworkServer application. After inspecting this rogue software, we determined that it is adware. NetworkServer is part of the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software (adware) is desi
Our researchers found BalanceDesktop while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. Upon inspection, we learned that it is yet another adware-type app from the AdLoad malware family. BalanceDesktop is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and it may possess other ha
After examining this "$ZERO Token Distribution" website, we determined that it is a scam. When users attempt to take part in this hoax airdrop, they expose their digital wallets to a cryptocurrency drainer. Victims of this scheme can lose all or most of the funds stored in their cryptowallets.