Upon testing the EchinaceaPurpurea application, it has been determined that it is a malicious browser extension targeting Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. EchinaceaPurpurea can access certain data and manipulate applications, among other actions. This extension has been discovered during
During analysis of the Web Tab Live browser extension, it has been discovered that it hijacks a web browser by changing its settings. This application is a browser hijacker designed to promote webtablive.com (to force users to use this site as their search engine). Web Tab Live sets webtab
During a routine inspection of suspect websites, we discovered the Errors Notify rogue browser extension. It is endorsed as a tool that aids novice Internet users with browsing by providing tips, explanations, and error notifications. Our examination of this extension revealed that it is advertisi
Glacier Tab is a browser extension promising to display high-definition (based on the software's name, likely glacier-themed) wallpapers. After analyzing this extension, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Glacier Tab makes alterations to browser settings in order to endorse (via redirect
Our researchers discovered the HTTP Error Decoder browser extension while inspecting untrustworthy websites. It is promoted as a tool that eases navigation in error-prone sites. After examining this rogue extension, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). HTTP Error Deco
Forest Wallpapers is a rogue browser extension that modifies browser settings to promote (via redirects) the forestwallpapers.online fake search engine. Due to this behavior, the Forest Wallpapers extension is classified as a browser hijacker. Browser-hijacking software reassigns browsers'
Halo is a ransomware-type program. It is designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption. On our test system, Halo encrypted files and appended their filenames with a ".halo" extension. To elaborate, a file initially titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.halo", "2.png" as "2.png.halo",
While investigating untrustworthy websites, our research team discovered the "Your Security Is Not Up-To-Date" technical support scam. It makes false claims regarding the visitor's computer being infected and the system being locked for security purposes. The goal is to trick the user into calling
During an examination of safetyapp[.]click, it has been found that this is a deceptive website created to trick visitors into believing that their computers are infected. Also, this site aims to receive permission to show notifications. For these reasons, safetyapp[.]click should not be trusted.
The Errors Explained app is a helpful tool intended to enhance the browsing experience, assisting with decoding error codes. However, upon closer scrutiny, it becomes apparent that Errors Explained is, in fact, responsible for displaying bothersome and intrusive advertisements. These types of appl