EMBARGO is ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts files on the infected device. Also, it appends a random extension to filenames and creates a ransom note "HOW_TO_RECOVER_FILES.txt". An example of how EMBARGO modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.564ba1", "2.png" to "2.png.564ba1",
While investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers discovered the Anyv ransomware. Malicious software within this classification encrypts data and demands payment for its decryption. On our testing system, Anyv encrypted files and appended their filenames with a
We have tested search.media-tab.com and found that it is a fake search engine. This fake search engine is promoted via an extension called Vids Tab, which is a browser hijacker. The app promoting search.media-tab.com hijacks a browser by changing its settings. Affected users should remove the Vids
During our examination of the app, we noticed that it changed the settings of a browser to promote a fake search engine, searchfst.com. Thus, we classified Are you bored? extension as a browser hijacker. Users should not trust browser hijackers and fake search engines and are advised to remove the
We have inspected super-car-tab.com and learned that it is a fake search engine promoted through a browser extension called SuperCar New Tab. This extension promotes super-car-tab.com by changing the settings of a web browser (by hijacking a web browser). Thus, super-car-tab.com and SuperCar New T
During a routine investigation of dubious websites, our research team discovered the Calculator Tab browser extension. It supposedly provides a calculator widget for browsers. However, this extension operates as a browser hijacker. Calculator Tab alters browser settings to endorse (via redirects)
Sunny-days.co is the address of a fake search engine that we discovered while investigating the Sunny Days browser hijacker. This extension is endorsed as a tool for changing browser wallpapers and allowing easy access to weather reports. Sunny Days changes browser settings to promote (through re
After inspecting this "Manta Galaxies Registration" website (entering-mantagalaxies[.]net), we determined that it is fake. This scam impersonates Manta Network (manta.network), and uses the promise of an early registration opportunity for a new gaming platform as a lure. Users deceived by this sc
Animal-lover-extension.com is a fake search engine that we found while analyzing the Animal Lover Extension. This browser extension promises to allow users to customize their new browser tabs with wallpapers featuring their favorite animals. Instead, Animal Lover Extension hijacks browsers by mod
Our team has tested search.sports-newz.com and learned that it is a fake search engine promoted through a browser hijacker called Sports Social Feed. The hijacker promoting search.sports-newz.com is designed to modify the settings of a browser. It is not recommended to trust apps like Sports Socia