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Find It Quick Search Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Find It Quick Search Browser Hijacker

Find It Quick Search is a rogue browser extension. After examining it, we determined that it is browser-hijacking software. This extension modifies browser settings to endorse (through redirects) the finditquicksearch.com fake search engine. Browser hijackers assign promoted sites as brows

A Spreadsheet Has Been Shared Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

A Spreadsheet Has Been Shared Email Scam

During analysis of the email, we concluded that it is a deceptive message posing as invoice-related correspondence. Scammers crafted it to deceive recipients into divulging personal information on a fraudulent website. Such emails fall under the category of phishing emails. Recipients should ignor

Z1n Ransomware
Ransomware

Z1n Ransomware

Our researchers found the Z1n ransomware during a routine inspection of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Z1n is part of the Dharma ransomware family. This malicious program encrypts data and demands ransoms for its decryption. On our testing system, this ransomware encrypted files

Browser-Surf Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Browser-Surf Browser Hijacker

Our analysis of the Browser-Surf application reveals that it functions as a browser extension designed to promote a particular URL (browser-surf.xyz) by modifying web browser settings. This modus operandi is commonly referred to as browser hijacking. It is advised to exercise caution with such app

American Express - Call to Reset Your Account Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

American Express - Call to Reset Your Account Email Scam

Upon scrutinizing the email, we have found it to be a fraudulent notification purportedly from American Express. Crafted by scammers, it intends to entice recipients to access a deceptive website and divulge their personal information. Such emails fall under the category of phishing attempts.

BackMyData Ransomware
Ransomware

BackMyData Ransomware

BackMyData is a ransomware variant belonging to the Phobos family that we discovered during an inspection of malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. We found that BackMyData encrypts files, renames files, and provides two ransom notes ("info.hta" and "info.txt"). BackMyData renames files by appe

RustDoor Malware (Mac)
Mac Virus

RustDoor Malware (Mac)

RustDoor is a Mac-targeting malware written in the Rust programming language. This malicious program has been around since at least the autumn of 2023. At the time of writing, three variants of RustDoor have been discovered (with the initial one speculated to be a test version). This program is

Extended Search - Default Search Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Extended Search - Default Search Browser Hijacker

Upon closer inspection of the application, we identified that Extended Search - Default Search is a browser hijacker that promotes extended-search.com. This extension hijacks a browser by modifying its settings. Also, Extended Search - Default Search may be capable of collecting browsing-related a

Business Proposal Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Business Proposal Email Scam

Upon reviewing the email, we have determined that it is a fraudulent message masquerading as a business proposal. The scammers intend to entice recipients into participating in an advance-fee scheme. Furthermore, it is imperative to exercise caution and refrain from disclosing any information in r

SaveSysBoot Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SaveSysBoot Adware (Mac)

Our researchers found the SaveSysBoot application while checking out new file submissions to the VirusTotal site. After investigating this piece of software, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. SaveSysBoot runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, and it may have additi