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Browsing-shield.xyz Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Browsing-shield.xyz Redirect

While inspecting browser-hijacking software, our research team discovered the browsing-shield.xyz fake search engine. These websites cannot generate search results, so they redirect to legitimate search engines. Sites like browsing-shield.xyz are typically promoted (through redirects) by browser

Skynetwork Ransomware
Ransomware

Skynetwork Ransomware

Our researchers discovered the Skynetwork ransomware-type program while investigating new submissions to VirusTotal. This program is part of the MedusaLocker ransomware family, and it is designed to encrypt data and demand ransom for its decryption. Once we launched a sample of Skynetwork on our

Crazyresultsnow.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Crazyresultsnow.com Redirect

Crazyresultsnow.com is the URL of an illegitimate search engine. Websites of this kind are usually incapable of generating search results, and while crazyresultsnow.com can – they are inaccurate and may include irrelevant/deceptive content. Fake search engines are typically promoted by browser hi

Product Availability Confirmation Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Product Availability Confirmation Email Scam

After inspecting the "Product Availability Confirmation" email, we learned that it is spam. The fake letter is presented as an urgent purchase request from the sender. This mail operates as a phishing scam and promotes a phishing site disguised as SharePoint. This website is designed to record and

MainAdviseSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

MainAdviseSearch Adware (Mac)

Our researchers discovered the MainAdviseSearch app while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware group. It operates by displaying ads and may have additional harmful abilities. Adwa

WannaSmile Ransomware
Ransomware

WannaSmile Ransomware

WannaSmile is ransomware that encrypts files, appends the ".wannasmile" extension to filenames, and displays a ransom note (a pop-up window). An example of how WannaSmile modifies filenames: it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.wannasmile", "2.png" to "2.png.wannasmile", and so forth. Files encrypted by

Thecloudvantnow.com Ads
Notification Spam

Thecloudvantnow.com Ads

During our investigation of websites that utilize rogue advertising networks, we came across thecloudvantnow[.]com, a deceptive website. Visitors to the site are presented with false information (in the form of a fake CAPTCHA) to trick them into accepting notifications. Also, accessing thecloudvan

Mysearchexperts.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Mysearchexperts.com Redirect

During our examination of mysearchexperts.com, we learned that this is a shady search engine that may provide inaccurate results. It is common for questionable (or fake) search engines to be promoted through browser hijackers. Apps of this type hijack web browsers by changing their settings.

Firstinearch.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Firstinearch.com Redirect

While examining firstinearch.com, we found that it is a questionable search engine. Typically, search engines like firstinearch.com have poor search functionality and are associated with browser hijackers or other unwanted programs. In most cases, users download and install/add browser hijackers u