After evaluating LeadChange, it became evident that its main objective is to overwhelm users with bothersome advertisements. In other words, LeadChange functions as adware. It is important to highlight that applications like LeadChange are frequently unintentionally installed by users due to the
After assessing the Askusdaily application, it has been ascertained that its main function is to operate as a browser hijacker, aiming to promote askusdaily.com, a deceptive search engine. This extension modifies a web browser's settings with the intent of seizing control over it. Askusdai
During our examination of the Disable Ads browser extension, we noticed that it consistently displays intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. Furthermore, Disable Ads has the ability to access and manipulate various forms of data. Consequently, we strongly recommend users refrain from
During a routine investigation of new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers discovered the PositivePlatform app. Our examination revealed that it is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. PositivePlatform is designed to run intrusive adve
Our research team discovered LaunchBrowser while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After inspecting this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). Additionally, LaunchBrowser is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to d
PositiveProcessor is a rogue app that we found while reviewing new file submissions to VirusTotal. After investigating this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. PositiveProcessor operates by running intrusive ad campaigns, and it may have oth
EasyStealer is an information-stealing malware written in the Go programming language. This stealer emerged in July 2023 on a Russian hacker forum; on the 16th, EasyStealer's developers searched for beta testers, and on the 23rd – the first advert was posted. Since then, several variants of EasySt
Exela is the name of a powerful information-stealing malware recognized for its ability to exfiltrate a wide range of sensitive data from infected devices, posing a significant threat to both personal and organizational security. It can steal data from web browsers and other apps, take screenshots
While analyzing an untrustworthy installer obtained from an unreliable website, we came across the CumulusFractus browser extension. Our investigation revealed troubling attributes linked to this application, such as its capacity to enable the "Managed by your organization" feature in the Chrome b
Our research team found the ReadText ransomware while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This malicious program is part of the MedusaLocker ransomware family. ReadText operates like standard ransomware. It encrypted the files on our test machine. Original filenames were append