Our research team found the AssuranceForcast app during a routine investigation of new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. After inspecting this piece of software, we learned that it is adware. AssuranceForcast is part of the AdLoad malware family. This application is designed to generat
While inspecting deceptive websites, our researchers discovered the My Weather Tab browser extension. Our examination revealed that this extension operates as browser-hijacking software. It makes alterations to browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) the myweathertab.xyz fake search e
After inspecting the "Queued Messages Notification" email, we determined that it is spam promoting a phishing scam. The letter claims that messages are pending delivery to the recipient's mailbox. Supposedly, the email account must be verified by signing in through the endorsed phishing site.
After thorough analysis, our team has determined that the intent of this email is to trick recipients into revealing their personal information. Such emails are classified as phishing endeavors, where the senders, who are malicious actors, intend to defraud recipients by coaxing them into sharing
After analyzing ForwardLean, our team has determined that its primary function is to present bothersome advertisements to users. Such applications fall under the category of adware. It is important to highlight that users often download and install adware inadvertently, often without being aware
Our examination of the "Norton Subscription Renewal Confirmation" email revealed that it is spam. This scam letter proclaims that the recipient's protection subscription has been renewed for another year. The goal is to trick recipients into calling the fake helpline and entangling them in a scam.
During our examination of the Highlighting Text application, we observed its ability to manipulate web browsers by altering their settings. Such applications fall under the category of browser hijackers. It is important to highlight that the majority of users unknowingly add apps like Highlighting
Our researchers discovered the "Error Code: 2V7HGTVB" technical support scam while investigating suspicious sites. Presented as an alert from Microsoft Windows, this scheme claims that the user's computer has been blocked due to a detected trojan infection. Tech support scams aim to trick victims
Whiffy Recon is malicious software that operates as a custom Wi-Fi scanning executable, infiltrating targeted systems. This malware employs a sophisticated technique by triangulating the geographical positions of infected systems, leveraging nearby Wi-Fi access points as crucial data points for Go
During our examination of this page, we discovered that it employs deceptive tactics to mislead visitors into thinking their computers are compromised. It is crucial to avoid interacting with such sites, as they are designed to extract money, sensitive data, or other harmful motives. These website