While browsing suspect webpages, we found one running the "Error: Ox800VDS" technical support scam. Its goal is to lure users into calling a fake Microsoft helpline by using scare tactics. This scheme claims that infected files were found on the visitor's device and it has been locked. It must be
Upon examining the Colour Picker application, we noticed typical traits of a browser hijacker. Colour Picker modifies browser settings to promote a specific web address. In addition to hijacking browsers, Colour Picker might various information. Thus, it is recommended to avoid adding Colour Picke
Our researchers discovered the LetsDoItnewtab browser hijacker while inspecting suspect sites. It is endorsed as a note-taking tool that allows users to create, edit, and organize notes and to-do lists. This extension hijacks browser by modifying their settings to promote (via redirects) the letsd
In our analysis of the Outer Space application, we identified characteristics typical of a browser hijacker. Once added, Outer Space alters the browser settings to promote a particular web address. Alongside browser hijacking, Outer Space may collect browsing-related and other pertinent informatio
Ether.fi is a legitimate decentralized platform offering a non-custodial delegated staking protocol. Unfortunately, scammers have been exploiting its reputation by creating fraudulent ether.fi websites. These fake platforms lure users into fake giveaways with the aim of stealing cryptocurrency fro
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While investigating untrustworthy websites, our research team discovered the Wild Life browser extension. This piece of software promises to display nature-themed browser wallpapers. However, Wild Life makes changes to browser settings in order to endorse (via redirects) the ucfmyquest.com fake s
This "X World Games Airdrop" is a scam. It imitates the legitimate X World Games Web3-type blockchain gaming platform. The scheme claims that eligible users can participate in an XWG token and NFT (Non-Fungible Token) airdrop. However, once a digital wallet is exposed to this scam – a cryptocurren
This "Pacmoon Airdrop" is fake. This scam claims to give a 10% Pacmoon (PAC) token bonus for those who join the project. However, once a user connects their digital wallet to it, the scam begins operating as a cryptocurrency drainer. This scheme has been observed being promoted via posts on the X