While inspecting scam sites, our research team discovered a rogue installer containing the Extension Settings browser extension. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker that promotes the ardslediana.com fake search engine. Typically, browser hija
Our research team found yet another program belonging to the Scarab ransomware family named ZZZZZ. Malware within the ransomware classification is designed to encrypt files and demand ransoms for the decryption. After we launched a sample of ZZZZZ (Scarab) ransomware on our test system, it encryp
DONKEYHOT is ransomware used to blackmail victims. It encrypts files and keeps them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. We discovered DONKEYHOT while checking VirusTotal for recently submitted malware samples. In addition to encrypting files, this ransomware modifies filenames and generates the "
While examining emyresumef[.]hair, we found that it can show deceptive notifications (if allowed) and redirect visitors to other shady pages. It uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Our team discovered emyresumef[.]hair while inspecting sites that us
While inspecting dubious websites, our researchers discovered the tpnwslnd[.]com rogue page. It promotes spam browser notifications and redirects users to other (likely untrustworthy/harmful) webpages. Most visitors to tpnwslnd[.]com and similar sites enter them via redirects caused by pages that
After analyzing this email, we learned that threat actors use it to trick people into believing that they have received an email from the sales department of a company located in Vietnam. Their goal is to trick recipients into opening a malicious attachment. That attachment is used to distribute G
While examining malware samples submitted to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered a new Djvu ransomware variant called Qqpp. This ransomware encrypts files and appends the ".qqpp" extension to filenames. It also drops a ransom note (a text file named "_readme.txt") on the desktop. An example of
Our research team discovered the Power Colors rogue browser extension while inspecting dubious download webpages. We analyzed this extension and determined that it operates as advertising-supported software (adware). Adware enables the placement of third-party graphic content (advertisemen
After inspecting this "Webmail Center" spam email, we determined that it operates as a phishing scam. The letter claims that due to a system upgrade, messages failed to reach the inbox. Hence, the recipient must verify their email account to receive the letters and prevent it from being blocked.
EllipseChoice is a rogue application that we discovered during a routine inspection of new submissions to VirusTotal. Our analysis of this app revealed that it operates as advertising-supported software (adware). Additionally, it is worth mentioning that EllipseChoice is part of the AdLoad malwa