XznShirkiCry is ransomware that we discovered while inspecting malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. XznShirkiCry is designed to encrypt data, append a specific extension to filenames, change the desktop wallpaper, and create a ransom note ("read_me.txt"). XznShirkiCry appends ".locked[payrans
While scrutinizing the Adventure Wallpaper Extension application, it was revealed that it is a browser extension created to hijack browsers by changing their settings. When added, Adventure Wallpaper Extension forces users to visit a specific website. It is advisable to remove apps of this type fr
During our assessment, we discovered that ChannelDevice is a dubious application crafted to exhibit unwanted advertisements. Consequently, we have categorized ChannelDevice as adware. Users should avoid installing such applications and promptly remove them from affected computers or browsers.
EssentialManager is the name of a rogue application that we discovered during a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal. After inspecting this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware) from the AdLoad malware family. EssentialManager is designed to gen
Our researchers found the Movie Zone browser extension while investigating dubious websites. It is endorsed as an easy-access tool for the latest film news. The extension modifies browser settings in order to generate redirects. It also collects sensitive browsing-related data. Due to this behavio
While inspecting new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our researchers discovered UltraApplication. This piece of software is adware from the AdLoad malware family. The app is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. Adware stands for advertising-supported software.
Random Riddles is a browser extension that promises to display riddles. After inspecting it, we determined that this extension is browser-hijacking software. Random Riddles changes browser settings to generate redirects. Additionally, it spies on users' browsing activity. Browser hijackers
ReferCyberspace is an adware-type app that we discovered while investigating file submissions to the VirusTotal website. This application is part of the AdLoad malware family. ReferCyberspace is designed to deliver intrusive advert campaigns, and it may have additional harmful capabilities.
My Text Case is a rogue browser extension discovered by our researchers during a routine investigation of untrustworthy sites. It is promoted as a tool that changes text following the desired naming convention (e.g., camel, snake, kebab, etc.). However, upon examination, we determined that this e
Our researchers discovered ProductCommand while reviewing file submissions to the VirusTotal site. Upon inspection, we learned that ProductCommand is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. It operates by running intrusive ad campaigns. Adware is designed to generate revenue for i