Our researchers found the CenterEssence rogue app while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After investigating this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). CenterEssence belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to enable the p
Architecture Backgrounds is an extension that promises to display browser wallpapers depicting architecture. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Architecture Backgrounds modifies browser settings to promote (through redirects) the search.brandclick.
Upon investigating treasureprize[.]top, we discovered it to be a deceitful webpage designed to deceive visitors into subscribing to its notifications. It is worth mentioning that users rarely open sites like treasureprize[.]top intentionally. Also, these pages can be designed to redirect users to
Our research team found the bciseo[.]com rogue page during a routine investigation of untrustworthy websites. It is designed to promote spam browser notifications and redirect visitors to other (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Users primarily access pages like bciseo[.]com through redirects caus
XWorm is the name of a remote administration/access Trojan (RAT). RATs are malicious programs designed to grant unauthorized access and control over a victim's computer. Cybercriminals use RATs to remotely monitor user activities, steal sensitive data, and execute various malicious actions on the
G-STARS is a malicious program belonging to the Phobos ransomware family that our research team discovered while reviewing new submissions to the VirusTotal site. Malware within this classification is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our test machine, G-STARS (Ph
Upon analyzing this email, our team has determined its intention to deceive recipients into disclosing personal information. Scammers behind this message seek to lure victims into providing sensitive data through a deceptive attachment. These types of emails are known as phishing emails. T
After examining this email, our team has concluded that its objective is to trick recipients into revealing personal information. Such emails are commonly referred to as phishing emails, and the scammers behind this specific message aim to entice victims into providing sensitive data via a fraudul
Upon examining the SupportGrid application, our team has recognized specific traits that categorize it as adware. Adware developers frequently employ questionable methods for promoting and distributing such apps. Consequently, users often unintentionally download and install adware-type applicat
ArchieveSeeker is an adware-type application that our research team discovered while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. This piece of advertising-supported software is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feedi