While investigating suspect websites, our researchers discovered Extreme Security Adblocker. This browser extension is promoted as a security-oriented ad-blocking tool. However, after examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware. Hence, instead of removing adverts – it displa
Our researchers discovered the Mycool search browser extension during a routine inspection of dubious websites. After investigating this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Mycool search makes changes to browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) the search.my
AltostratusOpacus is the name of a malicious browser extension. While investigating dubious sites, our researchers discovered this software in an installer promoted by a deceptive webpage. AltostratusOpacus targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, and it can manage their settings. Addit
Our researchers found the SNet ransomware during a routine inspection of new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform. Malicious programs that are classed as ransomware operate by encrypting data in order to demand ransoms for its decryption. After we executed a sample of SNet on our testin
Upon investigation, we determined that the "MINISTÉRIO PUBLICO PORTUGAL" email is malspam. This letter is presented as a notification regarding an investigation of the recipient by Portugal's Public Prosecution Service (Ministério Público). The claims made by this spam email are false; their purpo
While investigating untrustworthy sites, our research team discovered the "Microsoft Windows Firewall Warning" scam. Upon inspection, we determined that it is a technical support scam. This scheme falsely claims that the user's computer is infected with malware and requires immediate actions to b
Upon reviewing the email, it has been identified that it is a deceptive message (a phishing attempt) with the intention of deceiving recipients into disclosing sensitive information. The email masquerades as a notification from an email service provider and includes a link leading to a phishing we
AccessibleTool is an adware-type application. Our research team found it during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This app belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and may have other harm
Personalized_notepad_with_reminders is classed as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Our researchers discovered an installer containing this app during a routine inspection of suspicious websites. PUAs typically possess undesirable and possibly hazardous capabilities, and this likely applie
Our researchers discovered the Shiel ransomware while investigating new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This program is part of the Dharma ransomware family. Malware within this category is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our testing system, Shiel r