Our researchers found the EffortPlanning app during a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware. Additionally, it was evident that EffortPlanning is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for
Our inspection of the "ICLOUD Outlook Storage" email revealed that it is malicious spam (malspam). It falsely claims that the recipient's iCloud-linked Outlook account is almost full – hence, multiple incoming messages failed delivery. This fake notification states that the undelivered emails can
After examining two emails, referred to as "Unsuccessful Search For Relatives", we determined that they are spam. These letters are thematically identical; they inform recipients that a wealthy family has passed away in an accident, thus prompting legal representatives to search for surviving rela
In our analysis of heavypcnetwork[.]com, we discovered that the website's primary purpose is to deceive visitors into thinking that their computers are at risk. Additionally, heavypcnetwork[.]com prompts users to grant permission for notifications. It is important to be aware that users frequently
Our researchers discovered To Do Search while inspecting questionable websites. This browser extension is endorsed as a task-managing tool. After investigating To Do Search, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension makes changes to browser settings in order to promote the search
While investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our research team discovered the Elibe ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption. On our testing system, this ransomware encrypted files and altered their filenames. Original titles were appended
Following our evaluation of the Zen Searcher app, our team has determined that its primary purpose is to function as a browser hijacker aimed at promoting search.zensearcher.com (a fake search engine). This extension alters browser settings to assert control. It is advisable to remove Zen Searcher
Following an evaluation of the website, our team has determined that it is promoting a deceptive giveaway. Scammers commonly use websites featuring misleading pop-up messages or comparable content to lure visitors into revealing sensitive details, making financial transactions, or engaging in othe
After conducting a comprehensive examination, our team has determined that the purpose of this email is to deceive recipients into divulging their personal information. These emails are categorized as phishing attempts, and in this particular case, the scammers impersonate an email service provide
ZeroCool ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files. In addition to encrypting data, ZeroCool adds the ".ZeroCool" extension to filenames and provides a ransom note ("ZeroCool_Help.txt"). An illustration of how files encrypted by ZeroCool are renamed: "1.jpg" is changed to "1.jpg.ZeroCool