The Locknet ransomware has been discovered during an analysis of malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal. The purpose of Locknet is to encrypt files (make them inaccessible). Also, Locknet renames files (adds the ".locknet" extension to filenames) and provides a ransom note ("HOW_TO_BACK_FILES.html
CyberSpaceLogin is a software application that has earned notoriety in the digital landscape for its intrusive and often unwelcome behavior. Its core purpose appears to revolve around inundating users with a relentless stream of annoying advertisements, making the overall user experience frustra
Galliformes, a browser extension, has garnered attention in an analysis of a malicious installer on a dubious website. This extension boasts several noteworthy features and certain aspects of its functionality have given rise to concerns about user privacy and security. Thus, users are advised not
OriginalProduct is a software application that has garnered a negative reputation in the digital realm due to its intrusive and frequently unwelcome actions. It has been discovered that the primary intent of OriginalProduct is to bombard users with an excessive amount of bothersome advertisement
While checking out new file submissions to the VirusTotal site, we discovered the DigitalAdmin adware. This application is part of the AdLoad malware family. DigitalAdmin is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding users with undesirable and potentially malicious advertisements
After inspecting "Critical Error IP Threat Detected", we determined that is a technical support scam. Masquerading as "Microsoft Support", the scheme aims to lure users into calling fake technicians with warnings of nonexistent threats and issues on their devices. It must be emphasized that this
Our research team discovered the DetectionElemnt application while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. I
During an examination of malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website, a ransomware variant that belongs to the MedusaLocker family called Hazard has been encountered. This malicious software encrypts files on the infected system and alters their names by adding the ".hazard18" extension (t
Our research team found the myreloads[.]com rogue page while investigating questionable websites. We discovered two appearance variants of this webpage. It is designed to promote browser notification spam, and it can redirect users to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites. The majority of visit
While investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site, our research team discovered the ElementAnalyzer application. Our examination revealed that this piece of software is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. Adware