Duck is ransomware that is part of the Phobos ransomware family. Our team discovered Duck while inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page. We found that it encrypts files, appends the victim's ID, supprecovery@torguard.tg email address, and the ".duck" extension to filenames. It
Our researchers discovered the Movie Database browser extension while investigating suspicious software-promoted websites. It is promoted as a quick-access tool to TMDB (The Move Database) - an online database for movies and TV shows. Having analyzed this extension, we determined that Movie Databa
After downloading and installing the EyeEase application, we learned that it has parameters of adware - it displays intrusive advertisements. Our team discovered EyeEase on a questionable (supposedly official) website. It is worth mentioning that most users download and install adware inadvertentl
Our research team discovered the VIRUS ALERT ransomware-type program while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program is based on the Chaos ransomware. We found two variants of VIRUS ALERT and tested them. Both versions appended the encrypted files with an extension consisti
Markets is the name of an advertising-supported program we discovered after examining an ISO file downloaded from a deceptive page. We classified Markets as adware because it displays unwanted advertisements. We also found that this adware runs as "Markets tech Copyright © 2022" in the Task Manage
During a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered a ransomware called CRPT. We determined that this malicious program is part of the VoidCrypt ransomware family. After we executed a sample of CRPT on our test machine, it encrypted files and altered their tit
While examining this email, we learned that it is sent by scammers who aim to trick recipients into calling a fake support number. Scammers behind it claim that recipients have been charged a specified amount of money for the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection subscription. They disguised
Quick Online Recipes is a rogue browser extension that our researchers discovered while investigating suspicious software-promoting webpages. This extension is presented as an easy-access tool for food recipes and other cooking-related content. Our analysis of this piece of software revealed that
While testing the IntranetLookup application, we found that it is an advertising-supported application - it shows annoying advertisements. Typically, users install such apps inadvertently. Our team discovered this IntranetLookup on a deceptive website claiming that the Adobe Flash Player is out
Our researchers found the JourneyDrive application while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. After analyzing this app, we learned that it operates as adware and belongs to the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to enable the placement of third-party graphical content (variou