ExpandedDivision is a rogue application that we discovered during a routine investigation of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. Upon examination, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. ExpandedDivision operates by delivering intrusive advert campaigns.
After checking out the "Scam Relief Fund Initiative" email, we determined that it is spam. It promises to provide exorbitant financial relief to recipients who have previously fallen victim to scams. The supposed initiative is US-based, located in Los Angeles, California. It must be stressed that
During the examination of deceptive websites, our investigators discovered an installation package harboring a questionable application that forces users to visit searchtosearch.com, and address operating as a component within a redirection chain. Ordinarily, browser-hijacking programs promote su
Our researchers found the MicroProcess adware while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This software is part of the AdLoad malware family. MicroProcess is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and it may have additional harmful abilities. Adware stand
While examining the PlatformExplorer app, we noticed characteristics indicative of an advertising-supported application. The app exhibits intrusive advertisements that may lead to undesirable outcomes. Consequently, users are cautioned against placing trust in PlatformExplorer and are urged to r
Upon inspection, we determined that "Email Account Will Expire" is spam. This phishing letter targets email log-in credentials by using false claims about the account's pending expiration. Stolen email accounts can be utilized for a variety of malicious purposes, and victims of such scams can expe
We examined the email and found that it is crafted to extract personal information from victims. Such emails fall into the category of phishing emails, often camouflaged as communications from reputable companies, organizations, or entities in an attempt to deceive recipients. Such emails should b
Through our analysis of malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal, we determined that MIRROR is a ransomware variant belonging to the Dharma family. MIRROR's purpose is to encrypt files. Also, it renames files and provides two ransom notes (displays a pop-up window and creates the "info-MIRROR.txt" f
Through our analysis of the app, we determined that DataControl falls into the category of advertising-supported applications. Its main function involves displaying intrusive advertisements to users. Besides showing annoying ads, DataControl may harvest various data. For these reasons, DataContr
Our research team discovered MethodOnline while checking out new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Upon inspection, we determined that this application is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its