During our inspection of MaxSearch, we found that it changes the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine. Thus, we classified MaxSearch as a browser hijacker. It is uncommon for users to add such extensions to browsers on purpose. If MaxSearch or a similar extension is present, i
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Our researchers discovered Ownerd ransomware while browsing new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This type of malware encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption. On our testing system, Ownerd encrypted files and appended their names with the attackers' email address and a ".owner
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