After testing the Streamic application, we learned that it is a browser extension that shows annoying (intrusive) advertisements. Also, it can read and change data on all pages. Apps that display ads are called adware. Adware is often installed and added to browsers by users unintentionally due to
Internalnetworkpc[.]com is a rogue page that our researchers discovered while inspecting dubious websites. The site in question promotes online scams and spam browser notifications. It is also capable of redirecting users to other (likely unreliable/dangerous) webpages. Sites like internalnetwork
While inspecting deceptive software-endorsing websites, our researchers discovered one promoting the Interesting Facts browser extension. This piece of software promises to display brief interesting facts from around the world. However, it also makes modifications to browser settings to promote t
Rar is ransomware - malware that uses encryption to prevent victims from accessing their files. We found that Rar appends the victim's ID, spystar1@onionmail.com email address, and ".Rar" extension to the filenames of all encrypted files. Also, it creates the "Read.txt" file that contains a ransom
While inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers found the ZEUS malicious program, which is based on the Chaos ransomware. Once we executed a sample of the ZEUS (Chaos) ransomware on our testing system, it began encrypting files and changed their names. Original filenames were appe
Prime-scanner[.]com is one of the many deceptive websites running the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. The purpose of this site is to trick visitors into purchasing legitimate antivirus software. Also, prime-scanner[.]com asks for permission to show notifications. We discovered
While checking out suspicious software promoting sites, our research team discovered the Bookmark Drag and Drop browser extension. It is endorsed as a bookmark management and quick access tool. Our inspection of Bookmark Drag and Drop revealed that it operates as a browser hijacker. This extensio
Flame is ransomware based on the Chaos ransomware. It encrypts files, appends four random characters to filenames (appends its extension), changes the desktop wallpaper, and creates the "read_it.txt" file containing a ransom note. We discovered Flame ransomware while inspecting samples submitted t
Our researchers discovered the control-scanning[.]com rogue page during a routine investigation of suspicious websites. It is designed to run scams, promote spam browser notifications, and redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy/malicious) sites. Users typically enter webpages like contr
While inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers found the InitialConnection rogue application. Our analysis of this app revealed that it operates as adware and belongs to the AdLoad malware family. InitialConnection is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, and it may