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Captchastate.link Ads

What kind of page is captchastate[.]link?

Captchastate[.]link is a rogue webpage that promotes browser notification spam and redirects visitors to other (likely dubious/malicious) sites.

Our researchers found this page while inspecting websites that use rogue advertising networks. It is noteworthy that the redirects caused by such sites are how most users enter captchastate[.]link and similar webpages.

   
Oiltraffic Ransomware

What kind of malware is Oiltraffic?

Oiltraffic is ransomware that our team discovered while analyzing malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website. We learned that Oiltraffic is part of the VoidCrypt family. It encrypts files, appends the victim's ID, lokilocker@tutanota.com email address, and ".Oiltraffic" extension to filenames. Also, it drops the "unlock-info.txt" file/a ransom note.

An example of how Oiltraffic renames files: it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.(CW-RO1267394058)(lokilocker@tutanota.com).Oiltraffic", "2.png" to "2.png.(CW-RO1267394058)(lokilocker@tutanota.com).Oiltraffic", and so forth.

   
AdjustableRotator Adware (Mac)

What is AdjustableRotator?

AdjustableRotator is a rogue application that our researchers discovered during a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal. Our analysis of this app revealed that it works as advertising-supported software (adware). We also determined that AdjustableRotator belongs to the AdLoad malware family.

   
VibeProfile Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is VibeProfile?

After examining the VibeProfile application, we learned that it displays annoying advertisements and can read sensitive information. We found this app on a deceptive page claiming that some installed software is out of date. Apps that generate advertisements are classified as adware. In most cases, adware is promoted without disclosing that it shows ads.

   
Cceo Ransomware

What kind of malware is Cceo?

Cceo is ransomware. It encrypts files and appends the ".cceo" extension to filenames. Also, it creates the "_readme.txt" file that contains instructions on how to contact the attackers and some other details. Our malware researchers discovered Cceo while checking the VirusTotal page for recently submitted malware samples. We found that Cceo is part of the Djvu family.

An example of how Cceo ransomware modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.cceo", "2.png" to "2.png.cceo", and so forth.

   
Pushmestar.com Ads

What kind of page is pushmestar[.]com?

Pushmestar[.]com is one of the deceptive web pages designed to display a fake CAPTCHA to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications from the page. Also, pushmestar[.]com redirects to a page with an identical design. We discovered this site while examining other websites that use rogue advertising networks.

   
First-dating.top Ads

What kind of page is first-dating[.]top?

First-dating[.]top is a rogue page designed to trick visitors into allowing it to deliver browser notification spam. Furthermore, it can redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) websites.

Our research team found the first-dating[.]top webpage while inspecting sites that use rogue advertising networks. It is noteworthy that the redirects caused by aforementioned websites are how most users access first-dating[.]top and similar pages.

   
ClearBrowser Adware

What is ClearBrowser?

Our research team discovered ClearBrowser while inspecting dubious software-promoting websites. After installing this piece of software on our test machine, we learned that it is a rogue browser based on the Chromium open-source project.

We also learned that ClearBrowser has adware and browser hijacker functionalities. This browser also has a Toolbar called ClearBar. Additionally, since most download/install ClearBrowser inadvertently, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application).

   
Login Session Authentication Email Scam

What is the "Login Session Authentication" email scam?

After examining this email, we discovered that this is a fake letter from the email service provider regarding an authentication error. It is written/sent by scammers who aim to trick recipients into providing their login credentials on a phishing page. This and similar emails must be ignored.

   
OpticalTransaction Adware (Mac)

What is OpticalTransaction?

OpticalTransaction is a rogue application that we discovered while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. We installed this piece of software on our test system and learned that it operates as adware. Furthermore, OpticalTransaction belongs to the AdLoad malware family.

   

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