AssistiveConnection is an adware-type app that our research team found while reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. This application is part of the AdLoad malware family. AssistiveConnection operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns. Adware stands for adve
While investigating questionable websites, our researchers discovered the Sharks Tab extension that promises to display browser wallpapers that depict sharks. After analyzing this piece of software, we learned that it modifies browser settings to promote (via redirects) the r.bsc.sien.com fake se
Our research team discovered the ZipDomainNameRate application during a routine inspection of 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. ZipDomainNameRate delivers ads and may hav
Our examination of "Email Deactivation In Progress" revealed that it is spam mail. This fake letter claims that a request to deactivate the recipient's account has been received. The phishing email offers an option to cancel the deactivation, attempting to complete which will result in the recipie
GhostLocker is a ransomware-type program developed by the GhostSec cyber criminal group. Malware, classed as ransomware, is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decryption. On our testing system, GhostLocker encrypted files and appended their names with a ".ghost" extension. For ex
After inspecting the "Your Messages Couldn't Be Delivered" email, we determined that it is spam. By claiming that outgoing messages failed delivery, the letter aims to trick the recipient into providing their email account log-in credentials to a phishing website. The email with the subjec
Apps Helper is a malicious browser extension that has been discovered while inspecting a malicious installer hosted on an unreliable website. Apps Helper can read and change data on websites and manage apps, extensions, and themes when added to Chrome browsers. It is highly advisable to remove thi
Following the examination of news-pugabo[.]com, it has been discovered that this page utilizes a deceptive technique known as clickbait. News-pugabo[.]com presents a misleading message (and graphic elements) to trick visitors into allowing it to send notifications. Thus, it is advisable to avoid v
FuchsiaHybrida is a malicious extension that has attracted attention after an investigation of a malicious installer found on a dubious page. This extension possesses the ability to interact with various types of data, manage themes and extensions, and carry out additional functions within Chrome
The MalusDomestica browser extension has come under scrutiny following an analysis of a malicious installer discovered on an untrustworthy website. This extension has the capability to access a wide range of data, control themes and extensions, and execute other functions within Chrome browsers. G