Our research team discovered the HostingValues rogue app while checking out new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. After investigating this application, we learned that it is advertising-supported software (adware). Additionally, we determined that HostingValues is part of the AdLoad m
Our researchers found the TimeNow browser extension while investigating deceptive sites. This piece of software is promoted as an easy-access tool to world clocks, i.e., current time in different timezones. After analyzing TimeNow, we determined that it operates as a browser hijacker. The extensi
Our inspection of the "McAfee Has Successfully Renewed Your Membership" email revealed that it is spam. The email is presented as a notification from McAfee regarding membership renewal. This spam mail promotes a callback scam by deceiving users into calling a fake helpline to address or cancel th
We found the InitialPlatform adware-type application during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This piece of software is part of the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to display ads on various interfaces. InitialPlatform may also have other harmful capabilitie
After evaluating InterfaceBrowser, it has been determined that its primary objective is to bombard users with intrusive advertisements. Programs of this type are categorized as adware. It is essential to highlight that applications like InterfaceBrowser are frequently promoted and disseminated t
HardwareRelevancy is a rogue application that our researchers discovered while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. Our examination revealed that HardwareRelevancy is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to
After analyzing the "Password Was Compromised Through A Legitimate Website" email, we determined that it is spam. This mail is a sextortion scam. It falsely claims that the recipient's device was infected with malware, which was then used to gain access to the microphone and camera. Unlike in typ
After performing a review, it has been concluded that the intent of this email is to trick recipients into opening a malicious attachment. Cybercriminals behind this email use the attached file to distribute a remote administration trojan (RAT) named Agent Tesla. Typically, RATs can be used for mu
While analyzing a suspicious installer obtained from an untrustworthy website, we came across the AltocumulusFloccus browser extension. Our investigation revealed that this extension is malign in nature, capable of enabling the "Managed by your organization" feature in the Chrome browser, collecti
Following the assessment of GoldenLooker, it has been concluded that its main purpose is to inundate users with intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. It is important to note that apps like GoldenLooker are often promoted and distributed through deceptive tactics, leading users to i