While investigating questionable sites, our researchers discovered the News Express Pro browser extension. It modifies browser settings to promote (via redirects) the newsexpresspro.com fake search engine. Due to this behavior, News Express Pro is classed as a browser hijacker. Typically,
Upon inspection of the application, it became apparent that Study-Edge operates as a browser hijacker, promoting a fake search engine (study-edge.com). This extension takes control of a browser by modifying its settings and may be capable of accessing personal data. Therefore, users are cautioned
After examining the application, it became evident that Query-Whiz functions as a browser hijacker, promoting a bogus search engine (query-whiz.com). This extension seizes control of a browser by altering its settings and possesses the capability to access and alter data. Hence, users are advised
We examined the email and discovered that it is a fraudulent message written in German, pretending to be a notification about winning a lottery. The scammers responsible for this email intend to deceive recipients into divulging personal information and potentially sending money. Such emails shoul
Upon analysis of the application, it became clear that UNIX Search operates as a browser hijacker, endorsing a dubious search engine (unixsearch.com). This extension takes control of a browser by modifying its settings and has the capacity to access and manipulate diverse data. Therefore, users ar
Our research team found the wholehotposts[.]com rogue website during a routine investigation of dubious pages. Upon inspection, we determined that this site promotes spam browser notifications and redirects users to other (likely unreliable/dangerous) webpages. Most visitors to wholehotposts[.]co
While investigating questionable websites, our researchers discovered the Premium Sport Tab browser extension. Upon inspection, we determined that it is browser-hijacking software. Premium Sport Tab modifies browsers to promote the premiumsporttab.com fake search engine. Browser hijackers
After analyzing the Y-Cleaner program, we determined that it is a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Y-Cleaner is presented as a system cleaning tool capable of removing unnecessary and undesirable files. It is pertinent to mention that PUAs often have harmful capabilities. Additionally, the
Our researchers found the Queryquickly browser extension while investigating suspicious websites. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Queryquickly promotes the queryquickly.com fake search engine and collects sensitive user data. Queryquickl
Upon thorough analysis of the malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page, we have found Lkhy, a variant of ransomware associated with the Djvu family. Lkhy encrypts files and renames them by appending the extension ".lkhy" to their filenames. For example, it converts "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.lkhy",