While inspecting deceptive software-promoting websites, our research team discovered an ISO file containing the Streamlink-twitch-gui adware. Software within this classification is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. However, Streamlink-twitch-gui is part of the ChromeLoader malware
After analyzing the Easy-Eye browser extension, we found that it shows annoying advertisements and is supposed to provide a dark mode for simple pages. Apps that display unwanted ads are classified as adware. Our team discovered Easy-Eye on a deceptive page claiming that adding this app to a web b
Light-Free is a rogue browser extension that promises to enable dark mode for simple design websites. Our research team discovered this piece of software while inspecting suspicious download webpages. After analyzing this browser extension, we learned that it operates as adware (i.e., runs intrusi
BlackBit is ransomware identical to another ransomware called Loki Locker. Our team discovered BlackBit while inspecting malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. BlackBit encrypts files (makes them inaccessible), modifies filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, displays a pop-up window, and crea
While investigating new malware submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered the Polis malicious program. It is categorized as ransomware - a type of malware that encrypts data and makes ransom demands for the decryption. Once we executed a sample of Polis on our test system, it encrypte
LOCKEDFILECR is the name of ransomware that our team discovered while inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website. Ransomware is malware that encrypts files to prevent victims from accessing them. Threat actors behind ransomware attacks demand payment in return for a decryption
Our team discovered Find My Package For Free after downloading it from a website offering to quickly track packages online. While inspecting this app, we found that it shows annoying advertisements. For this reason, we classified Find My Package For Free as adware (advertising-supported software).
Audio Player is a rogue browser extension that our researchers discovered while inspecting dubious software-promoting websites. This extension is endorsed as a tool capable of reading text in multiple languages and voices. However, our analysis revealed that Audio Player operates as adware instead
While inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered the Joker ransomware. This malicious program is part of the VoidCrypt ransomware family. After we executed a sample of Joker on our test machine, it encrypted files and modified their filenames. Original titles were append
While inspecting suspicious software-promoting websites, our research team found an adware-type application called Mobile. This app is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. Additionally, Mobile might have data tracking functionalities. Adware stands for advertising-supported s