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ConfigBalance Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ConfigBalance Adware (Mac)

During our examination, we discovered that ConfigBalance displays intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. Additionally, ConfigBalance may collect browsing-related and other data. Typically, software of this nature is installed unintentionally. Therefore, users affected by this should

HUNTER Ransomware
Ransomware

HUNTER Ransomware

HUNTER, a ransomware variant from the Phobos family, was identified during our analysis of malware samples on the VirusTotal page. It encrypts files and alters their filenames while also delivering two ransom notes named "info.txt" and "info.hta". Additionally, HUNTER ransomware appends the victim

Checkoutallc.com Ads
Notification Spam

Checkoutallc.com Ads

Our research team discovered checkoutallc[.]com while reviewing untrustworthy websites. After inspecting this rogue page, we learned that it promotes browser notification spam and redirects users to different (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Most visitors to checkoutallc[.]com and similar webpag

The Yellow Tab Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

The Yellow Tab Browser Hijacker

While inspecting a Torrenting website that uses rogue advertising networks, our researchers were redirected to a deceptive page endorsing The Yellow Tab browser extension. This promotional material describes the extension as an easy-access tool for news, updates, and other information regarding ce

SharePoint Editor Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

SharePoint Editor Email Scam

Our inspection of this "SharePoint Editor" email made it evident that it is spam. It makes false claims regarding the recipient being added as an editor to a work project on SharePoint. Accessing this nonexistent content supposedly requires signing in with the recipient's email log-in credentials.

AdClean (works on Youtube) Adware
Adware

AdClean (works on Youtube) Adware

While investigating dubious websites, our research team discovered the "AdClean (works on Youtube)" browser extension. Promoted as an ad-blocker (advertisement-blocking tool), this software operates as adware. In other words, instead of removing ads – this extension displays them. "AdClean (works

REDCryptoApp Ransomware
Ransomware

REDCryptoApp Ransomware

REDCryptoApp is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for its decryption. Due to this behavior, it is classed as ransomware. After we launched a sample of this malware on our testing system, it encrypted files and added a ".REDCryptoApp" extension to their names. To elab

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Notification Spam

Check-tl-ver-12-7.top Ads

During our examination of the website, we discovered that check-tl-ver-12-7[.]top is one of many deceptive pages using clickbait tactics to obtain visitors' permission to send notifications. Additionally, check-tl-ver-12-7[.]top may redirect visitors to similar websites. Therefore, it is advisable

Authentication Request Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Authentication Request Email Scam

After inspecting the "Authentication Request" email, it became evident that it is spam. The mail warns recipients that unless they complete an authentication process, they can get logged out of their email account. The purpose of this email is to deceive users into providing their log-in credentia

Omcaterpieom.com Ads
Notification Spam

Omcaterpieom.com Ads

During our inspection, we found that the purpose of omcaterpieom[.]com is to trick visitors into permitting it to show notifications. Omcaterpieom[.]com seeks to achieve this goal through the use of a clickbait technique. We also discovered that omcaterpieom[.]com redirects visitors to other untru