GhostLocker is a ransomware-type program developed by the GhostSec cyber criminal group. Malware, classed as ransomware, is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our testing system, GhostLocker encrypted files and appended their names with a ".ghost" extension. For ex
After inspecting the "Your Messages Couldn't Be Delivered" email, we determined that it is spam. By claiming that outgoing messages failed delivery, the letter aims to trick the recipient into providing their email account log-in credentials to a phishing website. The email with the subjec
Apps Helper is a malicious browser extension that has been discovered while inspecting a malicious installer hosted on an unreliable website. Apps Helper can read and change data on websites and manage apps, extensions, and themes when added to Chrome browsers. It is highly advisable to remove thi
Following the examination of news-pugabo[.]com, it has been discovered that this page utilizes a deceptive technique known as clickbait. News-pugabo[.]com presents a misleading message (and graphic elements) to trick visitors into allowing it to send notifications. Thus, it is advisable to avoid v
FuchsiaHybrida is a malicious extension that has attracted attention after an investigation of a malicious installer found on a dubious page. This extension possesses the ability to interact with various types of data, manage themes and extensions, and carry out additional functions within Chrome
The MalusDomestica browser extension has come under scrutiny following an analysis of a malicious installer discovered on an untrustworthy website. This extension has the capability to access a wide range of data, control themes and extensions, and execute other functions within Chrome browsers. G
SupportSkyReference is an advertising-supported application, commonly referred to as an adware. Adware like SupportSkyReference is typically considered unwanted due to its intrusive advertising practices and the potential for compromising user privacy and system performance. Thus, users should r
Our research team discovered the oasoomsa[.]top rogue page while checking out suspicious websites. This webpage promotes dubious content and spam browser notifications. Additionally, oasoomsa[.]top can redirect visitors to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites. The majority of users access such
After examining the "Barclays Payment Advice" email, we determined that it is malspam – malicious spam mail designed to proliferate malware. Disguised as a notification from Barclays plc – a British multinational universal bank, the email states that the recipient has been sent a payment. Details
Our researchers discovered the FilterBoard app while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). FilterBoard belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to genera