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Words Finder Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Words Finder Browser Hijacker

During our examination of the Words Finder browser extension, we discovered that it compels users to visit wordsfinder.xyz by altering the settings of their web browser. This action constitutes browser hijacking. It is advisable for users to remove applications like Words Finder from hijacked brow

TechLookupTool Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

TechLookupTool Adware (Mac)

In our examination of the TechLookupTool application, we determined its primary function is to present users with assorted advertisements, categorizing it as adware. Apps like TechLookupTool are notorious for displaying deceptive ads and potentially gathering diverse user data. Consequently, it

ProgramIndexer Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ProgramIndexer Adware (Mac)

Our research team found the ProgramIndexer app while reviewing file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After inspecting this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware) from the AdLoad malware family. Adware generates revenue for its developers throu

Wallpapers - New Tab Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Wallpapers - New Tab Browser Hijacker

Wallpapers - New Tab is a rogue browser extension discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of questionable websites. This software promises to display browser wallpaper. However, upon inspection, we learned that Wallpapers - New Tab modifies browser settings to promote the khe

Confirm Hotel Bank Account Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

Confirm Hotel Bank Account Email Virus

Upon examination, we determined that the "Confirm Hotel Bank Account" email is malspam. This letter requests the recipient to review the attached receipt to confirm that the correct bank account is indicated in the payment. However, the attachment is intended to infect devices with the XLoader mal

Rooming List For The Group Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

Rooming List For The Group Email Virus

Upon reviewing the email, we have identified it as a fraudulent message generated by cybercriminals impersonating hotel administration or a similar entity. The intent behind this email is to deceive recipients into unwittingly installing and activating malware on their devices. Therefore, recipien

Operating System Was Compromised Under My Direction Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Operating System Was Compromised Under My Direction Email Scam

After inspecting the "Operating System Was Compromised Under My Direction" email, we determined that it is spam. This fake letter promotes a sextortion scam. The goal is to trick recipients into paying a ransom to prevent a hacker from leaking compromising footage and other personal data. It must

News-fujopo.cc Ads
Notification Spam

News-fujopo.cc Ads

While investigating dubious websites, our research team discovered the news-fujopo[.]cc rogue page. It operates by promoting browser notification spam and redirecting visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) sites. Most users access webpages like news-fujopo[.]cc via redirects gener

NetField Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

NetField Adware (Mac)

While delving into the NetField app, we stumbled upon the realization that it is an advertising-supported app (adware). The purpose of NetField is to display various (mostly annoying) online advertisements. It is uncommon for apps of this type to be installed by users intentionally. NetField and

Brook Malware
Trojan

Brook Malware

Brook is a Remote Administration Trojan (RAT) built using the versatile Go programming language. It is a sophisticated tool with the added capability of extracting sensitive information. This combination of stealth and power makes Brook a formidable threat in the realm of cybersecurity, capable of