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OriginalConnection Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

OriginalConnection Adware (Mac)

While reviewing new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers discovered the OriginalConnection app. This piece of software operates as adware. It also belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is designed to generate revenue

Motorcycles Wallpaper Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Motorcycles Wallpaper Browser Hijacker

While investigating dubious websites, our research discovered the Motorcycles Wallpaper browser extension. It displays high-quality motorcycle-themed browser wallpapers. However, after examining this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Motorcycles Wallpaper modi

Focusio Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Focusio Browser Hijacker

While investigating suspicious websites, our research team discovered Focusio. This browser extension makes changes to browser settings in order to generate redirects to promoted sites. Additionally, Focusio spies on users' browsing activity. Due to this behavior, it is classified as a browser hij

Picture Downloader Adware
Adware

Picture Downloader Adware

Our research team found the Picture Downloader browser extension during a routine investigation of deceptive sites. This piece of software is promoted as a tool that improves Internet image searches and download processes. However, our examination revealed that Picture Downloader operates as adver

Ztzguv.com Ads
Notification Spam

Ztzguv.com Ads

While examining suspicious websites, we encountered ztzguv[.]com, a site that employs a deceptive tactic to lure visitors into agreeing to receive its notifications. Also, ztzguv[.]com redirects users to similar websites. As a result, it is recommended that users avoid visiting ztzguv[.]com.

Tally Tab Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Tally Tab Browser Hijacker

While inspecting untrustworthy websites, our research team discovered the Tally Tab browser extension. It is endorsed as a calculator widget for browsers. However, after analyzing Tally Tab, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension modifies browsers to generate redirects.

Celeb-trends-blog.com Ads
Notification Spam

Celeb-trends-blog.com Ads

While examining celeb-trends-blog[.]com, we noticed that this page displays deceptive messages to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. We also learned that celeb-trends-blog[.]com redirects visitors to other untrustworthy websites. Our team encountered celeb-trends-blog[.]com whi

RedEnergy Stealer
Trojan

RedEnergy Stealer

RedEnergy is the name of an information stealer that employs a fake update campaign to target multiple industry sectors. This malicious software has the capability to extract information from different web browsers, allowing sensitive data to be stolen. Additionally, it incorporates various module

MachineDesktop Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

MachineDesktop Adware (Mac)

MachineDesktop is a rogue app that we discovered while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After inspecting this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). Additionally, we learned that MachineDesktop belongs to the AdLoad malware family.

TriangleDB Spyware (iPhone)
Mac Virus

TriangleDB Spyware (iPhone)

TriangleDB is a spyware-type program. It is designed to extract/record and exfiltrate vulnerable data from infected iPhone devices. TriangleDB has been observed being injected into devices by the Triangulation backdoor. This malware campaign is sophisticated; the infection is triggered without