Awayurl.net is the address of a fake search engine. This website is promoted by the TraceUrl rogue browser extension, which our researchers discovered while investigating deceptive websites. This software supposedly redirects users to live sites. However, that is not how TraceUrl operates. While t
Our researchers found the MP3 Cutter Joiner Free PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application) while inspecting suspicious sites. This app was included in an installation setup promoted by a scam webpage using an adult-themed lure. The setup was also bundled with other unwanted and possibly malicious so
Discovered by Yogesh Londhe, EnigmaWave is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data (rendering it inaccessible/unusable) and demanding payment for the decryption (recovery). We acquired a sample of this ransomware and executed it on our test machine. Afterward, we found that this
Upon examination, we determined that this "Arbitrum (ARB) NFT Airdrop", as promoted on 2024arb[.]xyz, is fake. This scam is disguised as an Arbitrum website running an NFT (Non-Fungible Token) airdrop. However, this scheme is in no way associated with Arbitrum Orbit (arbitrum.io), the organizatio
Our research team discovered this fake Google Sheets browser extension while inspecting deceptive sites. This piece of rogue software is disguised as a spreadsheet app that is part of the web-based Google Docs Editors suite. It must be emphasized that this extension is not associated with Google S
After reviewing the site promoting the "Riot Games & Twitch Giveaway", we concluded that it is a scam exploiting the names of legitimate companies (Riot Games and Twitch) as a lure to trick individuals into divulging personal information. Neither Riot Games nor Twitch has anything to do with t
During our analysis of Psoriasis, we learned that this app functions as adware. Upon installation, Psoriasis displays various advertisements. Moreover, it may collect data from devices. We also found that Psoriasis is part of the Pirrit family. Users should avoid installing apps like Psoriasis.
After reading the "Treasures For Safekeeping" email, we determined that it is spam. This fake letter is supposedly from a Ukrainian citizen forced to flee from their home due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The sender requests help dealing with their familial treasure, part of which the email
After examining the Bc20 application, we determined that it belongs to the Pirrit adware family. Upon installation, Bc20 delivers intrusive advertisements. Additionally, it may quietly collect various types of data. Thus, affected users should uninstall Bc20 from their computers and avoid instal
We have inspected the App_updater application and found that it is an advertising-supported program from the Pirrit family. Once installed, App_updater delivers annoying and often misleading advertisements to users. Also, it may silently gather various data. Affected users should uninstall App_u