After examining the EnhancementLaptop application, it has come to our attention that it displays intrusive advertisements. These types of applications fall under the category of adware. It is pretty common for users to unknowingly install adware without having a complete understanding of the pot
Just Be Productive is a browser extension that promises various widgets, such as a to-do list, clock, weather, browser wallpapers, etc. Our researchers found this piece of software while inspecting suspect websites. After analyzing Just Be Productive, we determined that it is a browser hijacker.
Our examination of the "Important Security Notice" email revealed that it is spam. This phishing letter falsely claims that the email account password will expire soon – thus tricking recipients into disclosing their log-in credentials. The spam email with the subject "Important Security N
After inspecting this "AppFolio" email, we determined that it is fake. This spam letter claims that all of the property manager accounts require upgrades. The email aims to deceive recipients into disclosing their log-in credentials. It must be emphasized that this phishing mail is in no way assoc
Our research team discovered Wzoq ransomware while analyzing malware samples. This malicious program is part of the Djvu ransomware family. Wzoq is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for their decryption. On our test machine, this ransomware appended the encrypted files with a ".wzoq" e
In the course of our investigation into the PDF Converty New Tab browser extension, we ascertained that it operates as a browser hijacker, aiming to promote a counterfeit search engine, feed.promisearch.com. The PDF Converty New Tab application accomplishes this goal by altering the configuration
While investigating untrustworthy websites, we found a page using an adult-oriented lure that promotes an installer containing "AdBlock — best ad blocker". There's a legitimate browser extension of the same name, which this piece of software imitates. This fake extension operates as adware; i.e.,
While inspecting the Inspirational Quotes Ext application, we noticed that it takes control over a web browser by making certain changes in its settings. Apps of this type are known as browser hijackers. It is worth noting that most users unknowingly download and add apps like Inspirational Quotes
After investigating IndexerHardDisk, our team has determined that its primary function is to display intrusive advertisements to users, categorizing it as adware. It is essential to highlight that unintentionally downloading and installing applications like IndexerHardDisk is a common scenario.
While investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website, our researchers discovered the FreeWorld ransomware-type program. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. After we launched a sample of FreeWorld on our test system, it encrypted files and appended their file