Upon analyzing hogarlainz.com, we ascertained that it functions as a fake search engine. Our discovery of hogarlainz.com occurred during the examination of a malicious installer. Commonly, fake search engines like hogarlainz.com are propagated through browser hijackers. However, the installer asso
Pegasus is a ransomware-type program discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. The sample of Pegasus that we executed on our test machine, encrypted files and altered their titles. Original filenames were appended with an exte
Our research team discovered MetroBrowser while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal site. Upon examination, we determined that this application is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. MetroBrowser runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, and
While investigating file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers discovered the Crocodile Smile ransomware. This malicious program operates by encrypting data and demanding ransoms for the decryption. After we executed a sample of Crocodile Smile on our test machine, it began encr
Following our inspection, it is clear that this email is a phishing scam posing as a notification from the Reserve Bank of Australia. Crafted by scammers, the deceptive email aims to lure unsuspecting recipients into disclosing sensitive personal information. Recipients should exercise caution to
During our analysis of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, we encountered L00KUPRU, a ransomware variant belonging to the Xorist family. This ransomware encrypts files, triggers a pop-up window, and generates a "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" file, both of which contain a ransom note. Also, L00KU
Upon thorough analysis, it has been determined that IndexerTask is a deceitful application designed to flood users with intrusive advertisements. As a result, IndexerTask has been categorized as adware. Users commonly unknowingly download and install such software, unaware of its tendency to sho
After careful examination, it has been established that DynamicPositive is an untrustworthy application crafted to inundate users with intrusive advertisements. Consequently, DynamicPositive has been categorized as adware. Typically, users inadvertently download and install such software, unawar
We discovered idesmasp[.]com while investigating suspicious sites. This rogue page promotes browser notification spam and can redirect users to different (likely unreliable/hazardous) websites. Most visitors to webpages similar to idesmasp[.]com access them through redirects caused by sites using
We discovered SyncProcess adware while browsing new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This application belongs to the AdLoad malware family. SyncProcess is designed to generate through advertising. Adware typically operates by placing third-party graphical content (e.g., overlays,