MasterProject is a rogue app discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of file submissions to VirusTotal. After checking out this piece of software, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. MasterProject runs intrusive advert campaigns and may have other
Our researchers discovered the DockBuffer application while investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. After examining this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). DockBuffer is part of the AdLoad malware family. It operates by running intrusive
Our research team found the ExecutiveSync application while reviewing file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After inspecting this piece of software, we learned that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. ExecutiveSync is designed to feed users undesirable and potentially harmful adve
While scrutinizing the Flixtab application, it was revealed that its primary purpose is to promote a specific address (flixtab.com) by hijacking web browsers. This browser extension performs browser hijacking by modifying the settings of a web browser. It is not recommended to have apps like Flixt
While investigating dubious websites, our researchers discovered the Whats This Error browser extension. It is promoted as a tool that provides information regarding online errors. Upon examination, we determined that this extension operates as advertising-supported software (adware). Whats This
Our analysis found that Majorlibrary is a dubious application designed to flood users with annoying advertisements, which could potentially direct them to untrustworthy websites. As a result, we have categorized Majorlibrary as adware. It is advisable for users to avoid having adware installed o
TotalToolboxSearch is a rogue application discovered by our research team during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). TotalToolboxSearch is part of the AdLoad malware family.
Ma1x0 is ransomware that we discovered while inspecting malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. The key findings about Ma1x0 are that it belongs to the Mallox family, appends the ".ma1x0" extension to filenames, and provides a ransom note ("HOW TO RESTORE FILES.txt"). An illustration of how Ma1x
During our examination, we discovered that AppInfo is an unreliable application crafted to inundate users with bothersome advertisements, potentially leading to visits to untrustworthy websites. Consequently, we have classified AppInfo as advertising-supported software (adware). Users should avo
When examining the Dictionary Ext app (browser extension), it was noted that it functions as a browser hijacker. It means that Dictionary Ext forces users to visit a specific page by changing the settings of the affected/hijacked browser. Additionally, Dictionary Ext may collect browsing-related a