Exploretoday.co is the URL of a fake search engine. These websites are typically promoted by browser-hijacking software, which modifies browser settings in order to cause redirects to illegitimate search engines. Furthermore, both the promoted sites and browser hijackers usually collect private da
While examining wukbgater[.]buzz, we found that this page uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Also, it redirects to other shady websites. Thus, wukbgater[.]buzz cannot be trusted/should not be visited. Our team discovered wukbgater[.]buzz while insp
Our research team found the Ofoq ransomware while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program is part of the Djvu ransomware family. After we executed a sample of this ransomware on our test machine, it began encrypting files and changed their titles. The original filenames w
Our malware researchers have discovered a new Djvu ransomware called Ofww. We found it while examining malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal site. Ofww is ransomware that encrypts files and appends the ".ofww" extension to filenames. It also provides a ransom note (creates the "_readme.txt"
While inspecting malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page, our team discovered ransomware called Oflg. It is part of the Djvu ransomware family. Oflg encrypts the victim's files, appends its extension (".oflg") to the filenames of all encrypted files, and creates the "_readme.txt" file/a r
While inspecting cousonelly[.]com, we learned that the purpose of this page is to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. It displays deceptive content to get that permission. Our team discovered cousonelly[.]com while examining websites that use rogue advertising networks (illegal
Steady-protection[.]com is a rogue webpage that our researchers discovered while investigating untrustworthy websites. This page runs scams, promotes spam browser notifications, and redirects visitors to other (likely unreliable/harmful) sites. Most users access steady-protection[.]com and webpag
During a routine inspection of questionable software-promoting webpages, our researchers found the Weather Forecast Online browser extension. It is endorsed as a quick-access tool for local weather forecasts, humidity reports, and other related online content. However, our analysis revealed that t
Our research team discovered the ORCA ransomware while investigating new malware submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program belongs to the ZEPPELIN ransomware family. When we executed a sample of ORCA on our test system, it began encrypting files and altered their titles. Original filename
While testing the Secure Text Search browser extension, we noticed that it displays intrusive advertisements. Apps that display unwanted ads are called advertising-supported apps (or adware). Typically, users download and install adware on computers (or add it to browsers) without knowing that it