While investigating sites that utilize rogue advertising networks, our researchers discovered the "YOUR DEVICE MAY BE COMPROMISED" scam. It uses scare tactics to trick users into performing specific actions. Typically, scams of this ilk promote untrustworthy and harmful software. When we a
Our research team found the GrowSupport application during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After investigating this rogue app, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. GrowSupport operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns
While inspecting dubious websites, our research team discovered The Big 5 browser extension. Our analysis of this piece of software revealed that it is a browser hijacker that promotes (via redirects) the searchm5.com fake search engine. Browser-hijacking software reassigns browsers' homep
Totalfreshwords[.]com is a rogue webpage that pushes browser notification spam and redirects users to other (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Most visitors to totalfreshwords[.]com and pages akin to it access them through redirects generated by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks. Our r
While checking out suspicious websites, our research team discovered the Designer application. Our analysis of this piece of software revealed that it is adware. Designer is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and it may have additional harmful capabilities. Adware stands fo
HubComputing is a rogue application discovered by our researchers while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After examining this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to be AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to display advertisements
Foxy Tab is a browser extension that promises to display browser wallpapers. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension changes browser settings to promote (via redirects) the logic.hortbizcom.com fake search engine. Browser hijacker
After examining the "Upcoming Auction" email, we determined that it is spam. It is presented as a message from the recipient's employer inviting them to join an auction. This hoax mail instructs to sign into the email account via a phishing website to show interest in participation. The em
Jorik is the name of a trojan-type malware. This program stealthily infiltrates victims' machines on which it can then perform malicious actions. Trojans are considered to be high-risk threats – hence, they must be eliminated from operating systems immediately upon detection. Following suc
Bspojzo is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. Our research team discovered it while reviewing new malware submissions to the VirusTotal website. This malicious program is part of the Snatch ransomware family. Bspojzo is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its decr