Adware

HelperFormat Displays Potentially Harmful Ads
After examining the HelperFormat application, our team has determined that it falls under the category of adware due to its tendency to generate advertisements. We discovered HelperFormat while analyzing fraudulent... Read more

'Tabs Organizer for Chrome' Extension Acts as Adware
Once we installed the Tabs Organizer for Chrome extension, we noticed that it presented unwanted ads, leading us to classify it as adware. Unfortunately, many users unknowingly add adware to their browser. Despite its... Read more

Mictiotom Mac Adware
Mictiotom is a program that can be installed on a Mac computer without the user's consent and can cause several unwanted behaviors and performance issues. It can display ads, change browser settings, and collect user... Read more

Price Tracking Pro Adware Extension
While investigating fraudulent websites, our team stumbled upon the Price Tracking Pro browser extension. According to the extension's description, it's a tool that helps online shoppers keep track of prices, seller... Read more

MainAdviseSearch Joins Host of AdLoad Adware Clones
During our analysis of potentially unwanted applications, our researchers stumbled upon the MainAdviseSearch app, which we identified as adware associated with the AdLoad malware group. This software displays... Read more

ActivityCache Joins AdLoad Adware Family
During our investigation of new threat database submissions, our research team stumbled upon the ActivityCache app. After examining this software, we concluded that it is adware and belongs to the AdLoad malware... Read more

RefreshMate Adware Masqueredes as a Browser Extension
Upon downloading and testing RefreshMate, we discovered that it functions as a browser extension that displays irritating advertisements. As a result, we categorized RefreshMate as adware. Typically, such apps are... Read more

LeadingExplorerSearch Mac Adware Spams Intrusive Ads
During our review of new submissions to VirusTotal, our team of researchers came across an application named LeadingExplorerSearch. Upon analysis, we discovered that it belongs to the AdLoad malware family and is... Read more

Ixisivomer Adware
The Ixisivomer program is a type of adware and "Mac virus" that installs itself on a user's computer without their consent or knowledge. Its intrusive nature can cause a variety of unwanted effects, such as showing... Read more

'Pdf download tool' Adware Masquerades as Browser Extension
After investigating the Pdf download tool browser extension, our team has discovered that it has adware features and the ability to access browsing-related data. Adware, a type of software, is often intentionally... Read more

Adblock-one-protection.com Pushes Fake Adblocking Tool
Adblock-one-protection.com is a deceitful website that aims to lure users into downloading harmful software or browser extensions that can modify browser settings and display unwanted advertisements. The website... Read more

What Does Tidings Adware Do To Your Computer?
During our investigation of deceptive websites, our team found an installer that contained an application called Tidings. Upon analyzing the app, we concluded that it was adware, which means that it generates revenue... Read more

Beware! 'Player' Adware Comes in Standalone App Package
While investigating fraudulent websites, our team came across an installer that contained the "Player" application. Upon further examination, it was discovered that this software functions as adware, meaning that it... Read more

TokenCollective Mac Adware Displays Unwanted Ads
While testing the TokenCollective application, our team discovered that it generates intrusive advertisements, leading us to classify it as adware. This type of software is typically disseminated using shady methods,... Read more

'Download Pro' Adware
During our investigation into suspicious websites, we discovered a browser extension called Download pro, which is marketed as a tool to manage download histories. However, after analyzing the extension, we determined... Read more

Buzz Adware Comes With Its Own Executable
During a routine check of fraudulent websites, our team discovered the Buzz application. We found an installer bundled with the app on a website that promotes fake "cracked" software downloads. Our analysis of Buzz... Read more

MetAI Assistant Adware Poses Security Risk
During our examination of fraudulent websites, we stumbled upon a webpage promoting an installer that contains the MetAI assistant browser extension, which is advertised as a tool for utilizing OpenAI (presumably the... Read more

Beware of Fast Downloader Adware
While conducting a routine investigation into suspicious websites, our research team came across the Fast Downloader browser extension. This extension is advertised as a helpful tool for downloading content from the... Read more