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Hellflusione.com Ads
Notification Spam

Hellflusione.com Ads

Our researchers discovered the hellflusione[.]com rogue page during a routine investigation of untrustworthy websites. After examining this webpage, we learned that it promotes spam browser notifications and produces redirects to other (likely dubious/hazardous) sites. Hellflusione[.]com and simi

Gwrldtpnws1.xyz Ads
Notification Spam

Gwrldtpnws1.xyz Ads

Our researchers discovered the gwrldtpnws1[.]xyz rogue page while browsing suspect websites. Upon examination, we learned that this webpage endorses browser notification spam and redirects visitors to different (likely untrustworthy/dangerous) sites. The majority of users that access gwrldtpnws1[

Fake DeepSeek Malware
Trojan

Fake DeepSeek Malware

A new information-stealing malware has surfaced, spread by cybercriminals through a fraudulent DeepSeek website. DeepSeek AI, a Chinese company specializing in advanced language models similar to ChatGPT, has recently gained popularity. As is common, cybercriminals have found a way to exploit this

NetCollection Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

NetCollection Adware (Mac)

While reviewing new submissions to the VirusTotal site, our researchers discovered the NetCollection application. It is advertising-supported software (adware) from the AdLoad malware family. NetCollection is designed to deliver intrusive ad campaigns. Typically, adware operates by displ

ValidInitiator Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ValidInitiator Adware (Mac)

ValidInitiator is a rogue app discovered by our research team during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware from the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. A

Madrinabee.com Ads
Notification Spam

Madrinabee.com Ads

In our analsyis of madrinabee[.]com, we discovered that this page displays deceptive content and requests permission to show notifications. If permitted, madrinabee[.]com can deliver misleading notifications to trick users into opening other shady sites. Thus, this and the associated websites shou

OpticalManager Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

OpticalManager Adware (Mac)

Our researchers discovered OpticalManager during a routine inspection of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. After examining this app, we learned that it is adware. OpticalManager belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Advertising-supported software is designed to deliver intrusive a

Gounrical.com Ads
Notification Spam

Gounrical.com Ads

We have inspected gounrical[.]com and found that this site presents a misleading message to lure visitors into granting it permission to show notifications. If allowed, gounrical[.]com sends deceptive notifications (e.g., fake warnings) to promote scams and other unreliable content. On gou

Netflix Account Suspended Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Netflix Account Suspended Email Scam

We have reviewed the email and found that it is a scam. This email is disguised as a notification from Netflix regarding the suspension of the account. Its purpose is to trick users into disclosing personal information on a fake web page. Such emails are known as phishing attempts, and they should

SimpleOptimizer Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SimpleOptimizer Adware (Mac)

Our team has examined SimpleOptimizer and discovered that security vendors flag it as malicious, and the app itself has qualities of adware. Installing it can flood users with intrusive and deceptive ads that expose them to potentially malicious sites. Thus, SimpleOptimizer should not be trusted