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Yalohol Ransomware
Ransomware

Yalohol Ransomware

Our research team found the Yalohol ransomware-type program during a routine inspection of new malware submissions to VirusTotal. We also learned that this program is part of the Spora ransomware family. Once we executed a sample of Yalohol on our test system, it encrypted files and changed their

Again Ransomware
Ransomware

Again Ransomware

Our malware researchers have discovered a new ransomware called Again while examining malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal website. It was found that Again is part of the Babuk ransomware family. The purpose of this malware is to encrypt files. Also, Again renames encrypted files (appends

StandartSync Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

StandartSync Adware (Mac)

Our researchers discovered the StandartSync rogue application during a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal. Our analysis of this app revealed that it operates as advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware may require specific co

Dark Surfing Adware
Adware

Dark Surfing Adware

Dark Surfing application is described as an app allowing users to switch their browser to dark mode. However, after testing the app, we found that it generates advertisements. Thus, our team has classified Dark Surfing as adware. Typically, users do not add (or install) adware on purpose - they ca

Jjyy Ransomware
Ransomware

Jjyy Ransomware

Jjyy is ransomware belonging to the Djvu family. Our team has discovered this ransomware while checking the VirusTotal site for recently submitted malware samples. We found that Jjyy encrypts files and appends ".jjyy" as their new extension. Also, it drops the "_readme.txt" file that contains a ra

Jjww Ransomware
Ransomware

Jjww Ransomware

Jjww is ransomware - malware that encrypts files. Also, it modifies filenames and drops the "_readme.txt" file (a ransom note). We discovered Jjww while examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. We also found that Jjww belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Jjww renames files by appendin

Defensivereaction.cfd Ads
Notification Spam

Defensivereaction.cfd Ads

After examining the defensivereaction[.]cfd page, we found that it is an untrustworthy page running a scam similar to "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!". Also, this site wants to show notifications. Our team has discovered defensivereaction[.]cfd while visiting and examining pages that

Video Skipping Over Adware
Adware

Video Skipping Over Adware

Video Skipping Over is promoted as the best extension for blocking ads on YouTube. After examining this app, we found that it shows ads instead of blocking them. Thus, we classified Video Skipping Over as adware. Our team has discovered this adware on a shady website. Applications like Vid

Pc-tools-2022.xyz Ads
Notification Spam

Pc-tools-2022.xyz Ads

We discovered the pc-tools-2022[.]xyz site while inspecting other pages that use rogue advertising networks. We found that pc-tools-2022[.]xyz is running the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. Also, this page asks for permission to show notifications. Pages like pc-tools-2022[.]x

ManagerTemplate Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ManagerTemplate Adware (Mac)

While inspecting various shady/deceptive websites, we discovered an application called ManagerTemplate. After installing and examining ManagerTemplate, we learned that it generates intrusive advertisements. Thus, we classified ManagerTemplate as adware. Clicking on advertisements shown b