While analyzing malware samples on the VirusTotal platform, we encountered a ransomware variant called ZOV. This ransomware employs file encryption to block access to files and adds the ".Z0V" extension to their filenames. Additionally, it generates a ransom note named "ZoV.txt" and displays a pop
After conducting an analysis of UrbanUnited, our team has determined that its primary objective is to display disruptive advertisements to users, categorizing it as adware. It is essential to highlight that applications like UrbanUnited are frequently downloaded and installed on users' devices w
SystemSmarter is the name of a rogue application that we discovered while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal site. Our examination revealed that this app is adware and that it belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is designed
Weather New Tab is a rogue browser extension that our research team discovered during a routine inspection of deceptive websites. This piece of software is promoted as a tool that allows easy access to weather forecasts and related information. However, after examining Weather New Tab, we determi
RiddleStack is an adware-type application that our researchers discovered while investigating new submissions to VirusTotal. This app is part of the AdLoad malware family. RiddleStack is designed to run intrusive ad campaigns. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It operates
While investigating suspicious sites, our research team discovered TabJourney. This extension promises to display AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated wallpapers for the browser. However, after analyzing TabJourney, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension modifies browser set
Our researchers discovered the MergeFlow application during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. Following an examination, we determined that this piece of software is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported sof
After analyzing the "Intuit QuickBooks Invoice" email, we determined that it is a phishing scam. The spam letter falsely claims that the recipient has a payment pending that requires their approval. The goal of this mail is to deceive recipients into providing their Intuit account log-in credentia
Black Berserk is a ransomware-type program that our research team discovered while inspecting new malware submissions to the VirusTotal site. This program encrypts data and demands payment for its decryption. On our testing system, Black Berserk encrypted files and added the ".Black" extension to
While inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers found the SeasonValue application. After investigating this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). Additionally, we learned that SeasonValue belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware operat