While checking out new file submissions to the VirusTotal site, we discovered the DigitalAdmin adware. This application is part of the AdLoad malware family. DigitalAdmin is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding users with undesirable and potentially malicious advertisements
After inspecting "Critical Error IP Threat Detected", we determined that is a technical support scam. Masquerading as "Microsoft Support", the scheme aims to lure users into calling fake technicians with warnings of nonexistent threats and issues on their devices. It must be emphasized that this
Our research team discovered the DetectionElemnt application while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. I
During an examination of malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website, a ransomware variant that belongs to the MedusaLocker family called Hazard has been encountered. This malicious software encrypts files on the infected system and alters their names by adding the ".hazard18" extension (t
Our research team found the myreloads[.]com rogue page while investigating questionable websites. We discovered two appearance variants of this webpage. It is designed to promote browser notification spam, and it can redirect users to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites. The majority of visit
While investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site, our research team discovered the ElementAnalyzer application. Our examination revealed that this piece of software is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. Adware
During a comprehensive examination of samples submitted to VirusTotal, we detected the Mlap ransomware, which belongs to the Djvu family. This malicious software encrypts data and adds the ".mlap" extension to the affected files. After completing the encryption procedure, Mlap leaves a ransom note
WebSearchHelp is an application classed as adware. Our researchers discovered this app during a routine inspection of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. WebSearchHelp belongs to the AdLoad malware family. It displays advertisements and may have additional harmful capabilities.
Buadss[.]com is a deceptive website designed to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. We discovered it while investigating pages connected to rogue advertising networks. It is important to highlight that users often unintentionally access sites like buadss[.]com. Buadss[.]
Emydreamsa[.]com is a website intentionally crafted to present a misleading message, aiming to deceive visitors into granting permission to display notifications. This particular site came to our attention during an examination of pages linked to rogue advertising networks. It is worth noting that