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Messec is ransomware we have discovered while examining malware samples uploaded to the VirusTotal platform. The purpose of Messec is to encrypt files. Additionally, Messec changes the desktop wallpaper, appends the ".messec" extension to filenames, and creates the "READ_ME.txt" file (a ransom not
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Our researchers discovered the Flash Player - Emulator browser extension while reviewing suspicious websites. This piece of software is promoted as a tool capable of emulating the Adobe Flash Player. However, this extension runs intrusive advertisement campaigns instead. Due to this behavior, Flas
YOUSearch is a rogue browser extension that modifies browser settings. Due to these alterations, users experience redirects to the yousearch.today fake search engine. Additionally, this extension collects sensitive user data. This behavior classifies YOUSearch as a browser hijacker. Browse
After inspecting the "Password Reset Confirmation" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter states that a request to change the email account password has been received. With this false claim, the phishing mail aims to trick recipients into disclosing their email account log-in credentials
Our researchers found the Search4word browser extension while investigating suspicious websites. Following our analysis, we determined that this piece of software is a browser hijacker. Search4word modifies browsers to promote (via redirects) the search4word.com fake search engine. On our
While checking out deceptive sites, our researchers discovered the FindFast Search browser extension. It makes modifications to browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) the findfastsearch.com fake search engine. This extension also spies on users' browsing activity. Due to this behavio
BestWallpaper NewTab is a browser extension operating as a browser hijacker. We have discovered that the purpose of BestWallpaper NewTab is to promote a fake search engine. Also, this browser hijacker may collect information. Therefore, users with browsers hijacked by BestWallpaper NewTab should r