While analyzing newly submitted samples on VirusTotal, our researchers recently encountered the SearchEmpire application. After thoroughly examining the software, we have confirmed that SearchEmpire operates as adware. Its primary function is to display advertisements and may possess other poten
We found the allhypefeed[.]com rogue page while reviewing untrustworthy websites. It operates by endorsing spam browser notifications and redirecting users to other (likely dubious/malicious) sites. Most users access webpages like allhypefeed[.]com via redirects generated by sites that employ rogu
Our research team found the EliteMaximus rogue application during a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal. Following our examination, we determined that this app is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. EliteMaximus runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and collects pr
While inspecting browser-hijacking software, our research team discovered the underwaternewtab.com fake search engine. Websites within this classification are typically incapable of providing search results, so they generate redirects to legitimate search engines. These bogus sites are commonly p
ViewpointTools is a rogue application that we discovered while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal site. Our analysis of this app revealed that it is advertising-supported software (adware). Additionally, ViewpointTools is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware enables the pl
Our researchers discovered the My Notes Extension while investigating suspicious websites. This browser extension is endorsed as an organization tool with a notepad widget. On our test machine, My Notes Extension modified browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) the notepadextension.c
We have examined trunapol[.]xyz and found that it runs the "You've visited illegal infected website" scam. Additionally, trunapol[.]xyz wants to send notifications and may redirect visitors to other untrustworthy websites. Our researchers discovered this page while investigating sites that use sha
StyleHill is a rogue application that we discovered while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After investigating this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is designed to disp
Pekka is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) designed to target Android users. This malicious software enables cybercriminals to remotely control infected Android devices, granting them access to manage files, contacts, and calls, record keystrokes, and carry out other harmful activities. Pekka is avail
Our research team found the OlSaveLock ransomware during a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program encrypts data and demands ransoms for its decryption. This malware also belongs to the MedusaLocker ransomware family. On our testing system, OlSaveLock encrypted