"FTDSEARCH.com Search for Chrome" is the name of a rogue browser extension. After examining this piece of software, we learned that it makes changes to browser settings in order to endorse (via redirects) the ftdsearch.com fake search engine. This operation classifies the Ftdsearch.com extension a
After examining the "Server Update Notice" letter, we determined that it is a phishing email. This mail aims to trick recipients into revealing email log-in credentials by falsely claiming that their account needs to be confirmed. The spam email with the subject "Server Update Notice - [re
Mysearch.world is a browser extension that forcibly promotes a fake search engine called mysearch.world. It achieves this by hijacking the web browser (modifying its settings). It is worth mentioning that browser hijacking often occurs without the user's knowledge. Mysearch.world applicati
Our research team discovered the DigitalSphere application while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this piece of software, we learned that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It operate
Our research team discovered the Drop Tab browser extension while examining suspicious sites. It is endorsed as a tool that displays browser wallpapers. However, after investigating this piece of software, we determined that it makes changes to browser settings in order to promote (via redirects)
WikiLoader is a sophisticated loader-type malware. Malicious programs within this category are designed to cause chain infections, i.e., download/install additional malware. WikiLoader has been around since at least December 2022, and there are several versions of this program. This loader has be
Upon reviewing this email, our team has determined that its intent is to deceive recipients into divulging personal information. These types of emails are known as phishing emails, and the scammers responsible for this particular email seek to lure victims into submitting sensitive data on a fraud
During our examination, we identified this email as a fraudulent attempt by scammers to obtain personal information. Disguised as a DHL reminder, the email contains a deceptive link leading to a phishing website that imitates DHL's official site. Therefore, recipients should disregard and avoid in
Fruity is a downloader trojan that specifically targets Windows users and operates with a modular approach. With the assistance of Fruity, threat actors can infect computers with various types of malware, depending on their objectives. They employ a range of techniques to conceal the attack and en
Krize is ransomware that our team discovered while examining samples uploaded to the VirusTotal platform. We found that Krize encrypts files, appends the ".krize" extension to filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, and creates a file named "leia_me.txt" containing a ransom note. An example of