Literature News on New Tab is a browser extension that promises easy access to the latest news on literature. Our inspection of this extension revealed that it is browser-hijacking software. Literature News on New Tab modifies browser settings to generate redirects. Browser hijackers reass
Our research team found the ProgramProcessor app during a routine check on new file submissions to the VirusTotal site. After inspecting this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). ProgramProcessor is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware gener
Animated BG is a rogue extension that displays animated browser wallpapers. Our analysis of this piece of software revealed that it is a browser hijacker. It makes alterations to browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) the search.animatedbg-tab.com fake search engine. Typicall
Our research team discovered a ransomware-type program called Got while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This malicious program belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. Got malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our test system, this
In our examination of malware samples using the VirusTotal platform, we encountered a ransomware variant identified as Mzqt. This ransomware employs file encryption to limit access to files and adds the ".mzqt" extension to file names. Additionally, it generates a ransom note named "_readme.txt".
In the course of inspection of malware samples provided on the VirusTotal platform, a Djvu member dubbed Mzhi has been discovered. Mzhi encrypts files and modifies their filenames by adding the ".mzhi" extension. Additionally, Mzhi is programmed to generate a text file named "_readme.txt", which c
ZenRAT is the name of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that has been around since at least the summer of 2023. This malware has data-stealing capabilities and can implement modules for additional functionality. The latter means that this trojan may be transformed into a highly versatile piece of malic
During an examination of an untrustworthy installer downloaded from an unreliable website, we encountered the VulpesVulpes browser extension. Our investigation uncovered concerning characteristics associated with this app, which included its ability to activate the "Managed by your organization" f
Following an evaluation of the ZenSearch application, it has determined that its primary purpose is to function as a browser hijacker with the aim of promoting the fake search engine, search.zensearch.online. This extension alters browser settings to assert control over the user's browsing experie
While reviewing new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform, we discovered the DOOK ransomware-type program. It is part of the Dharma ransomware family. On our testing system, DOOK encrypted files and appended their filenames with a unique ID assigned to the victim, the cyber criminals' em