Zodiac Search Pushes Fake Search Engine
While investigating suspicious websites, our researchers came across a deceptive page that promotes an installer featuring the Zodiac Search browser extension, marketed as a convenient tool for accessing horoscopes.... Read more
SempervivumTectorum Rogue Browser Extension
While investigating an installer package, we uncovered concerning activities conducted by the SempervivumTectorum browser extension. These actions included enabling the "Managed by your organization" feature within... Read more
New Infostealing MetaStealer Malware Targets Macs
A new information-stealing malware, named MetaStealer, has shifted its focus to Apple's macOS, adding to the growing list of information-stealing malware families that specifically target this operating system. Prior... Read more
Hgew Ransomware is a Djvu Variant
While examining new malware samples, we encountered a ransomware variant known as Hgew. This specific ransomware is crafted to encrypt files and modify their names by adding the ".hgew" extension. Additionally, Hgew... Read more
DominantNetwork Mac Adware
Our research team came across the DominantNetwork adware-type application during our review of new file submissions on the VirusTotal website. This software is affiliated with the AdLoad malware family and is designed... Read more
Lifepcessentials.com Displays Fake Virus Warnings
Our research team came across the lifepcessentials.com rogue website while investigating untrustworthy online platforms. This website is engaged in online scams and actively sends out spam browser notifications.... Read more
"Your Google Account Has Been Locked!" Scam
During our investigation of deceptive websites, our research team came across a scam known as the "Your Google Account Has Been Locked!" scam, which specifically operates as a technical support scam. This fraudulent... Read more
6y8dghklp Ransomware Encrypts Files
Our researchers came across the 6y8dghklp ransomware while examining recent submissions. This malicious software belongs to the Phobos ransomware family. On our test system, the 6y8dghklp ransomware encrypted files... Read more
Weather Search Rogue Extension
The Weather Search extension, which claims to offer weather forecasts and related information based on the user's location, local time, and browser wallpapers, came to our attention during our investigation of... Read more
Whatodo Browser Hijacker
Our team conducted an evaluation of the Whatodo browser extension and determined that it operates as a browser hijacker. Its primary objective is to promote gsrcunow.com, a fraudulent search engine, by modifying the... Read more
Hgfu Ransomware Will Lock Your Files
While examining malicious software samples, we came across the Hgfu ransomware, which is part of the Djvu malware family. Once it infiltrates a computer, this ransomware encrypts files and appends the ".hgfu"... Read more
Totalsystematicpcanalytic.info Displays Fake Virus Warnings to Scare Visitors
Totalsystematicpcanalytic.info is an illegitimate website created to promote fraudulent activities and send unwanted browser notifications, which can also redirect users to other potentially unreliable or harmful... Read more
