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Platyhelminthes Malicious Extension
Adware

Platyhelminthes Malicious Extension

Upon inspection, we found that Platyhelminthes is an unreliable browser extension distributed via a malicious installer. Platyhelminthes can access various information, manage extensions and themes within a browser, and activate the "Managed by your organization" feature (in Chrome and Edge browse

Lambda Ransomware Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Lambda Ransomware Email Scam

Following an examination, it has been determined that this email is a fraudulent attempt to deceive users by falsely claiming that their computers are infected with ransomware and their files have been encrypted. The scammers orchestrating this scam endeavor to entice recipients into making a rans

Cucullate Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

Cucullate Adware (Mac)

Following an examination, it has come to light that Cucullate displays intrusive advertisements to its users. Such software falls under the category of adware. Users frequently unintentionally download and install applications like Cucullate because of the deceptive techniques employed in their

WARNING!(1) POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

WARNING!(1) POP-UP Scam

Our researchers found the "WARNING!(1)" scam during a routine inspection of suspicious websites. This scheme uses scare tactics to create an impression that the site visitor's device is at great risk of a system infection. Therefore, they are urged to renew their anti-virus software. The "

Apple Security Releases Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Apple Security Releases Email Scam

Our analysis of the "Apple Security Releases" email uncovered that it is fake. This spam letter promotes a callback scam. The email lures recipients into calling a bogus helpline through false claims regarding an expensive security feature for iOS. Callback scams tend to be elaborate and can cause

Artificius Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

Artificius Unwanted Application

Our researchers discovered Artificius while investigating deceptive websites. Artificius is a rogue browser based on the Chromium open-source project. This application generates redirects to the artificius.com fake search engine, and this is a standard quality of browser hijackers. It is not unlik

SaxifragaGranulata Malicious Extension
Adware

SaxifragaGranulata Malicious Extension

In the process of our thorough assessment, it has surfaced that SaxifragaGranulata is a harmful browser extension capable of managing other extensions and themes, reading information, and activating the "Managed by your organization" feature (in Chrome and Edge browsers). This app should not be tr

ExploreOpenWin Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ExploreOpenWin Adware (Mac)

Our research team discovered the ExploreOpenWin application during a routine review of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. ExploreOpenWin operates by delivering intrusive

Search Potato Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Search Potato Browser Hijacker

In the course of our review, it has been identified that Search Potato operates as a browser hijacker. This app performs browser hijacking by modifying the settings of the affected web browser. Typically, users add apps like Search Potato to browsers without knowing the consequences and associated

DevExpress Malware
Adware

DevExpress Malware

Our research team discovered the DevExpress malware while investigating websites that offer fake software "cracks". An installation setup promoted by such a page contained DevExpress and other unwanted/harmful software. The exact purpose of DevExpress is currently unknown; it likely entails carryi