OperativeSignal is a rogue application discovered by our research team during a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal. After examining this app, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. OperativeSignal is designed to generate revenue for its developers thr
While navigating suspicious websites, our researchers discovered the Purging Properly browser extension. It is endorsed as a tool for automatically clearing the "clutter" on Google Chrome browsers. However, after our analysis, we learned that Purging Properly is a browser hijacker. It makes chang
After inspecting the "Protected Message" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter states that the recipient has been sent an encryption-protected message. The goal of this mail is to deceive users into providing their log-in credentials to a phishing website. The spam email has the
While analyzing the app, we found that Save Turtle Tab (despite offering turtle-themed wallpapers for the homepage) operates as a browser hijacker. Once added to a browser, the Save Turtle Tab extension modifies the settings to promote a counterfeit search engine. Save Turtle Tab is crafte
Coyote is a banking trojan. This malware is designed to extract sensitive information from devices, and it predominantly seeks data related to online banking. Coyote targets over sixty Brazilian banks. This malicious software is sophisticated and boats a complex infection chain. The infect
During our inspection, we discovered that while Car Club Wallpapers provides high-resolution wallpapers for the homepage, it also functions as a browser hijacker. When added to a browser, the Car Club Wallpapers extension alters some settings to promote a fake search engine. Car Club Wallp
Pyropage is promoted as a browser extension that enhances the browsing experience by offering personalized features. However, upon examination, it was found to tamper with browser settings, redirecting users to a dubious search engine. Such behavior falls under the category of browser hijacking.
During our examination of the NetProcess application, we discovered that it exhibits intrusive advertisements to users, indicating its classification as adware. Adware applications like NetProcess not only display ads but also often collect user data, making them untrustworthy. NetProces
Upon examining the email, we found that it intends to deceive recipients into disclosing personal information through a fraudulent website. This email is disguised as a quotation for an order and falls under the category of phishing emails. Recipients should ignore emails of this type. The
BeachBall Jump is advertised as a browser extension offering a soothing in-browser game experience. However, upon inspection, we found that it exhibits characteristics of adware. Once added, the extension inundates users with intrusive advertisements. Given its adware traits, it is advisable to av