After testing the Cats fanpage browser extension, we found that it is a browser hijacker designed to promote search.cats-fan.com - a fake search engine. Cats fanpage hijacks a web browser by changing some of its settings. Usually, browser hijackers are promoted in deceptive ways. Cats fanp
While examining CyberBlock browser extension, we found that it displays annoying advertisements. Also, it can read various data. Apps that show advertisements are categorized as adware. Usually, users download and install (or add) advertising-supported apps like CyberBlock inadvertently. C
Theva is ransomware that encrypts data and appends the sql772@aol.com email address and its extension (".theva") to filenames. Also, Theva changes the desktop wallpaper and drops a ransom note (the "#_README_#.inf" file). Our team discovered Theva while analyzing malware samples submitted to Virus
Znsm is ransomware that employs encryption to prevent victims from accessing their files. It belongs to a ransomware family known as Djvu. Our team discovered Znsm while analyzing malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. Djvu ransomware is often distributed along with information stealers like Vid
We have examined this email and concluded that it is written by scammers who pretend to be DHL - a legitimate logistics company. The purpose of this scam email is to trick recipients into providing sensitive information. Emails of this type are called phishing emails. This fake DHL letter should b
Rans_recovery is ransomware that encrypts files to prevent victims from accessing them. Also, Rans_recovery appends the ".rans_recovery" extension to filenames, drops the "Recovery.txt" file containing a ransom note, and changes the desktop wallpaper. We discovered Rans_recovery while inspecting s
While testing the DefaultFormat application, we noticed that various unwanted advertisements were coming from it. Apps that show ads are called advertising-supported applications. Typically, users download and install apps such as DefaultFormat inadvertently. We discovered DefaultFormat while in
We have analyzed dokookamida[.]com and found that it uses a clickbait technique (shows a deceptive message) to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. Our team has discovered dokookamida[.]com while inspecting pages that use shady advertising networks. Typically, users open pages li
While inspecting the LinkDownloader application, we discovered that it is a browser extension that functions as adware. While added to a web browser, LinkDownloader shows annoying advertisements. Most users install/add adware unintentionally. We discovered multiple deceptive pages promoting LinkDo
Proprotect2023[.]xyz is one of the many deceptive pages running the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. This page shows fake virus alerts to trick visitors into purchasing legitimate software. Also, proprotect2023[.]xyz asks for permission to show shady notifications. Thus, it can