InterfaceHelper is a rogue application that we discovered while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After analyzing this app, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. InterfaceHelper displays ads on various interfaces and may have additional harmful functiona
Our researchers found the SkilledModuleSearch app while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. It is a piece of advertising-supported software (adware). Additionally, SkilledModuleSearch is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to run intrusive advertisemen
Trendysearches.com is the address of a fake search engine that provides inaccurate and potentially harmful search results. Websites of this kind are usually promoted (via redirects) by browser hijackers. Illegitimate search engines and the software endorsing them usually collect vulnerable user da
RustyStealer is a piece of malicious software classed as a stealer. Malware within this class is designed to steal data. These malicious programs extract and exfiltrate information, and RustyStealer is not an exception. Following successful infiltration, stealer-type malware begins its ope
Upon investigation of steerdibsurvey[.]space, we have determined that it is an untrustworthy website engaged in survey scams. Additionally, steerdibsurvey[.]space attempts to obtain permission to display notifications and redirects users to other websites. It is important to note that users do not
During a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team found the UpgradeControl application. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. UpgradeControl operates by delivering intrusive advertisement c
Our researchers discovered a rogue installer containing Volume Extra while investigating untrustworthy websites. This browser extension is endorsed as an advanced audio volume adjustment tool. After investigating Volume Extra, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension makes alte
Mystic Stealer, an information-stealing malware, emerged in April 2023. It specializes in pilfering credentials from a wide range of web browsers, encompassing nearly 40 different browsers and over 70 browser extensions. In addition, this malicious software specifically targets cryptocurrency wall
Our findings indicate that topeditsolutions[.]com is an unreliable page that employs a deceptive tactic to persuade visitors into granting notification permissions. Furthermore, topeditsolutions[.]com has the potential to redirect users to websites that may pose a risk to their online security. Th
After inspecting the "Dropbox Is Full" email, we determined that it is spam. The letter states that the recipient's Dropbox is full and is failing to sync up between devices. It must be stressed that these claims are fake, and they are in no way associated with the actual Dropbox file hosting serv