While testing the Search-News Default Search application, we found that it functions as a browser hijacker. It promotes a fake search engine (search-news.xyz) by changing some of the settings of a web browser. We discovered Search-News Default Search on a shady web page. Search-News Defaul
It is a fake virus message displayed by a deceptive website (a technical support scam site). The purpose of this page is to trick unsuspecting visitors into calling the provided number. None of the messages on this page are real. Thus, this website should be ignored. This scam page shows a
Venadvstar[.]com is one of the many websites that display deceptive messages to trick visitors into allowing them to show notifications. Additionally, venadvstar[.]com redirects visitors to other shady websites. We discovered venadvstar[.]com while inspecting sites that use shady advertising netwo
Our researchers discovered the Nlb ransomware while investigating new submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program is part of the Dharma ransomware family. Once we launched a sample of Nlb on our testing system, it encrypted files and altered their titles. Original filenames were appended wi
R0n is ransomware that encrypts files and appends the victim's ID, ronvest@tutanota.de email address, and the ".r0n" extension to filenames. Also, R0n provides two ransom notes: it displays a pop-up window and creates the "info.txt". Our team discovered R0n while inspecting malware samples submitt
Mztu is one of the ransomware variants belonging to the Djvu family. Our team discovered it while inspecting malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. The purpose of Mztu is to encrypt files. Also, this ransomware appends the ".mztu" extension to filenames and creates the "_readme.txt" file (a rans
While examining dfewasflyin[.]xyz, we found that this page displays a deceptive message to lure visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. It also redirects to other shady websites. Users do not normally visit sites like dfewasflyin[.]xyz on purpose. Dfewasflyin[.]xyz instructs visit
Our research team discovered the Block Site Access browser extension during a routine investigation of untrustworthy websites. This extension is described as a productivity tool capable of temporarily blocking distracting Web resources. However, our inspection of Block Site Access revealed that it
While testing the Block Access Site browser extension, our team noticed that it operates as adware - it displays annoying advertisements. Adware is often promoted and distributed using questionable methods. We discovered Block Access Site on a shady website. Thus, using this app is not recommended
ExpandedList is a rogue app that our research team discovered while checking out new submissions to VirusTotal. After inspecting this piece of software, we determined that it operates as adware and belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It