While checking our untrustworthy websites, our researchers discovered the "Lucky baro" browser extension. It operates by changing browser settings to promote (via redirects) the barosearch.com illegitimate search engine. This behavior classifies Lucky baro as a browser hijacker. On our tes
While investigating suspicious sites, our research team discovered the Chromstera browser. This application is based on Chromium – an open-source web browser project. If Chromstera has infiltrated your system, it is highly likely that this app arrived alongside other unwanted or potentially malic
Our research team discovered an installation setup containing the CirrusCastellanus browser extension during a routine inspection of untrustworthy websites. The exact modus operandi of this piece of malicious software is unknown. It is evident, based on the permissions for CirrusCastellanus, that
In our examination of Bookmark, our team detected characteristics commonly linked to a browser hijacker. Typically, applications of this nature seize control of web browsers by altering their settings. It is a frequent occurrence for browser hijackers to endorse counterfeit search engines. Users o
Upon reviewing this email, our team has determined that its intent is to deceive recipients into sending money to scammers. It claims that a device has been hacked and provides payment instructions. Recipients should ignore this and similar emails to avoid monetary loss, information theft, or othe
Jasa is a ransomware-type program belonging to the Djvu family. We discovered this program while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After we launched a sample of Jasa ransomware on our test system, it began encrypting files and altered their filenames. Original titles were appe
Our research team found the Jaoy ransomware during a routine inspection of new malware submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program is part of the Djvu ransomware family. Jaoy operates by encrypting data in order to demand payment for its decryption. On our test machine, this ransomware encr
After assessing this email, our team has concluded that its purpose is to mislead recipients into revealing their personal information. Such emails are commonly referred to as phishing emails, and the scammers behind this specific email are attempting to entice recipients to provide sensitive info
In the process of analyzing malware samples that were provided to the VirusTotal site, we came across a ransomware variant known as Jaqw. Jaqw functions by encrypting files and altering their filenames through the addition of the ".jaqw" extension. Additionally, Jaqw is programmed to generate a te
Upon evaluating the BackupTelephone application, our assessment has determined that it exhibits intrusive advertisements, leading to its classification as adware. Users frequently install applications like BackupTelephone without fully comprehending their operations. It is recommended to uninsta