While analyzing malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, we encountered Poaz, a ransomware variant belonging to the Djvu family. Poaz employs file encryption to block access to files and alters their names by appending the ".poaz" extension. Additionally, it generates a ransom note, a text file na
Our researchers found the Kustom Tab - Your Live Tab browser extension during a routine inspection of dubious websites. After analyzing this piece of software, we learned that it is a browser hijacker. Kustom Tab - Your Live Tab makes alterations to browser settings in order to generate redirects.
In our examination of The Weather Tab, our team observed characteristics commonly linked to a browser hijacker. Typically, these applications hijack web browsers by altering their settings and often promote fake search engines. Users frequently unintentionally download and add such apps to their b
Our research team discovered FlightRemote while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this app, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. This piece of advertising-supported software is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaig
While analyzing malware samples on the VirusTotal platform, we encountered a ransomware variant called ZOV. This ransomware employs file encryption to block access to files and adds the ".Z0V" extension to their filenames. Additionally, it generates a ransom note named "ZoV.txt" and displays a pop
After conducting an analysis of UrbanUnited, our team has determined that its primary objective is to display disruptive advertisements to users, categorizing it as adware. It is essential to highlight that applications like UrbanUnited are frequently downloaded and installed on users' devices w
SystemSmarter is the name of a rogue application that we discovered while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal site. Our examination revealed that this app is adware and that it belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is designed
Weather New Tab is a rogue browser extension that our research team discovered during a routine inspection of deceptive websites. This piece of software is promoted as a tool that allows easy access to weather forecasts and related information. However, after examining Weather New Tab, we determi
RiddleStack is an adware-type application that our researchers discovered while investigating new submissions to VirusTotal. This app is part of the AdLoad malware family. RiddleStack is designed to run intrusive ad campaigns. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It operates
While investigating suspicious sites, our research team discovered TabJourney. This extension promises to display AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated wallpapers for the browser. However, after analyzing TabJourney, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension modifies browser set