In our examination of the Awesome Facts Tab, our team found characteristics commonly linked to browser hijackers. Such applications typically hijack web browsers by modifying their settings, often promoting fake search engines. Users often unknowingly download and add these apps to their browsers.
While testing The Best Sports News In The World browser extension, we learned that it promotes search.sports-best-news.com, a fake search engine. This app does so by hijacking a web browser (by changing its settings). It is worth noting that users often add browser hijackers unintentionally.
Our research team discovered the Browse Keeper rogue browser extension while investigating deceptive sites. It is promoted as an adblocker – a tool that eliminates intrusive advertisements, blocks online tracking, and offers malware protection. However, instead of performing any of the previously
Our researchers discovered the My Sports News Extension during a routine inspection of untrustworthy websites. This piece of software promises quick access to the latest sports news and updates from the user's favorite teams and leagues. However, after analyzing My Sports News Extension, we deter
During our analysis of FoodSearchTab, our team identified traits typically associated with a browser hijacker. Usually, apps of this type hijack web browsers by changing their settings. It is common for browser hijackers to promote fake search engines. Users often download and add these apps to th
World Weather is advertised as a weather app that offers users access to weather information directly from their homepage. However, we found that this app is a browser hijacker. World Weather promotes a fake search engine by modifying some browser settings. Thus, it is not recommended to trust thi
While reviewing suspicious sites, our researchers discovered the mca-check[.]click rogue webpage. It promotes scams and browser notifications spam. Additionally, this page can redirect users to different (likely unreliable/malicious) sites. Most visitors to mca-check[.]click and similar webpages
Our research team found the EssentialPlatform app while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this application, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). We also learned that EssentialPlatform is part of the AdLoad malware family.
While investigating suspicious websites, our research team discovered the "Supernova: Productivity and relaxation" browser extension. According to its promotional material, this extension displays browser wallpapers. However, after examining this piece of software, we determined that it is a brow
Our research team discovered the DUMP LOCKER ransomware during a routine inspection of new submissions to the VirusTotal website. Malware within this category operates by encrypting data in order to demand ransoms for its decryption. On our test machine, DUMP LOCKER displayed a fake Windows updat