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ProtocolBroadband Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ProtocolBroadband Adware (Mac)

ProtocolBroadband is a rogue app discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Upon examination, we determined that this application is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. ProtocolBroadband is designed to generate rev

SyntaxDirection Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SyntaxDirection Adware (Mac)

After examination, it has been concluded that SyntaxDirection exhibits characteristics of an advertising-supported application. Following installation, SyntaxDirection presents users with intrusive and questionable advertisements. Additionally, there are suspicions that SyntaxDirection may be en

IncomeHatch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

IncomeHatch Adware (Mac)

Our research team discovered the IncomeHatch adware while checking out new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This application belongs to the AdLoad malware family. IncomeHatch is designed to feed users with unwanted and potentially dangerous ads. Adware stands for advertising-suppo

Macosx-update.com Ads
Notification Spam

Macosx-update.com Ads

Upon reviewing the website, we found macosx-update[.]com to be a deceptive page employing a clickbait tactic to manipulate visitors into taking a specific action. Additionally, it redirects users to similar pages. Therefore, it is advised to avoid visiting macosx-update[.]com or trusting pages acc

TelevisionQuick Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

TelevisionQuick Adware (Mac)

TelevisionQuick is a rogue application discovered by our research team during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this app, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. TelevisionQuick operates by delivering intrusive advertiseme

OneDrive - You Received Some Files Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

OneDrive - You Received Some Files Email Scam

During our examination of this email, we discovered it to be a fraudulent endeavor aimed at soliciting personal information from recipients. Disguised as a notification from Microsoft regarding files received via OneDrive, it includes a link to a deceptive webpage. Such emails are commonly referre

Layer Bank MANTA Airdrop Scam
Phishing/Scam

Layer Bank MANTA Airdrop Scam

During our investigation of the Layer Bank MANTA airdrop, we discovered that it masquerades as a legitimate giveaway but is, in fact, a scam designed to exploit unsuspecting individuals. This malicious scheme not only poses a risk to users' crypto assets but also undermines trust in legitimate air

ElectronicPersonal Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ElectronicPersonal Adware (Mac)

Our researchers discovered the ElectronicPersonal app while reviewing file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. ElectronicPersonal is designed to generate revenue for its developers through

Cat Tab HD Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Cat Tab HD Browser Hijacker

Cat Tab HD is an extension that promises to display feline-themed browser wallpapers. Upon examination, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Cat Tab HD makes changes to browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) thecattab.com fake search engine. Additionally, this browser extensi

Simple Video Downloader Adware
Adware

Simple Video Downloader Adware

Simple Video Downloader is an adware-type browser extension. It is promoted as a useful tool that finds video tags when a website offering video downloads is accessed. Instead, this extension operates as advertising-supported software – it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns. Our research team