Our researchers discovered the FilterSkill application while investigating file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. After examining FilterSkill, we learned that it is advertising-supported software (adware). This app is part of the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to feed users with unw
While browsing new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers discovered FunctionGuide. Our analysis of this app revealed that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. FunctionGuide operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns. Adware stands for advertising-su
After inspecting "Your Email Account Needs To Be Re-verified", we determined that this message is spam. It claims that twelve emails are pending and cannot be delivered to the recipient's inbox until it is re-verified. This phishing campaign aims to trick users into revealing their email account l
"Claim PinkSale Tokens" is a scam that impersonates the PinkSale Finance platform (pinksale.finance). When users attempt to claim tokens from the imitator platform, they expose their digital wallets to a cryptocurrency drainer. Victims of this scam can lose all or most of the digital assets stored
Our examination of networkfastsync[.]com has shown that the purpose of this site is to present misleading content and receive permission to show notifications to users. Typically, users open websites like networkfastsync[.]com unintentionally. If encountered, networkfastsync[.]com should be closed
We have examined this email and found that it is fraudulent, supposedly sent by Dr. Peider Mengiard. This is a phishing email disguised as a letter regarding important transaction information. Scammers usually use such emails to steal money or personal information from victims. Thus, this email sh
MerkSpy is a malicious program classed as spyware. This malware is designed to record and steal vulnerable information. MerkSpy spyware has been observed infiltrating systems via a Microsoft Office vulnerability tracked as "CVE-2021-40444". MerkSpy can infiltrate devices in a multi-stage p
While testing the InterfaceSignal app, we discovered that it functions as adware. InterfaceSignal generates intrusive advertisements that can direct users to shady websites. Apps like InterfaceSignal are usually disguised as legitimate programs to trick users into installing them. Thus, it is re
SpiceRAT is a remote access Trojan (RAT) delivered by cybercriminals via email. RATs are malicious programs designed to provide cybercriminals with remote access and control over a victim's computer. Typically, threat actors employ RATs to inject additional payloads, steal sensitive information, o
We have inspected getsearchredirecting.com and found that it redirects users to at least two other addresses and is promoted via a fake extension. Neither getsearchredirecting.com nor the app promoting it is reliable. Users who encounter redirects from getsearchredirecting.com should remove the as