HorrorDead is a ransomware-type program discovered by our research team during a routine investigation of new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Ransomware is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for the decryption. On our testing system, HorrorDead encrypted files and appended their
During our analysis of ForceLock we found that it is ransomware belonging to the GlobeImposter family. Once a computer is infected, ForceLock encrypts files, appends the ".forcelock" extension to filenames, and creates a ransom note ("how_to_back_files.html"). For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1
Our team has tested the RecordCharacter application and discovered that it generates unwanted advertisements. Apps of this type are classified as adware. In addition to displaying intrusive ads, RecordCharacter may gather various data. Users should not have apps like RecordCharacter installed on
BrowserConnection is a rogue application discovered by our researchers during a routine review of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Our examination revealed that BrowserConnection is adware. It is also part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-suppor
Naturethemetab.com is a fraudulent search engine that we found while inspecting the Nature Theme Tab browser extension. It is promoted as a tool that displays nature-themed browser wallpapers. Nature Theme Tab alters browser settings to endorse the naturethemetab.com site, and due to this activit
Our research team found the IndexerDivision rogue app while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal site. Upon analysis, we determined that IndexerDivision is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. This application runs intrusive ad campaigns, and it may possess other harmful capabi
Caloriecounttab.com is a fake search engine that we discovered while investigating Calorie Count Tab. This browser extension offers a widget for calculating calories. Upon examination, we learned that it modifies browsers to promote (via redirects) the caloriecounttab.com website. Hence, Calorie C
Our researchers found NodeResolution while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). NodeResolution is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware generates revenue for its d
Carthemetab.com is a fake search engine, a type of page presented as an Internet search site that cannot actually provide search results. We discovered this website while analyzing Car Theme Tab. The browser extension promises to display browser wallpapers depicting automobiles. However, it modif
During our inspection of shimejiextension.com, we found that it is promoted as a search engine. However, it does not generate results. We also found that shimejiextension.com is promoted via an extension designed to hijack browsers. Users should avoid adding extensions that promote sites like shim