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What kind of application is VulpesVulpes?

During an examination of an untrustworthy installer downloaded from an unreliable website, we encountered the VulpesVulpes browser extension. Our investigation uncovered concerning characteristics associated with this app, which included its ability to activate the "Managed by your organization" feature in the Chrome browser, gather user data, and manage browser components.

What kind of application is ZenSearch?

Following an evaluation of the ZenSearch application, it has determined that its primary purpose is to function as a browser hijacker with the aim of promoting the fake search engine, search.zensearch.online. This extension alters browser settings to assert control over the user's browsing experience.

What kind of malware is DOOK?

While reviewing new malware submissions to the VirusTotal platform, we discovered the DOOK ransomware-type program. It is part of the Dharma ransomware family.

On our testing system, DOOK encrypted files and appended their filenames with a unique ID assigned to the victim, the cyber criminals' emails, and a ".DOOK" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.id-9ECFA84E.[Alexdec23@aol.com].DOOK".

After the encryption process was finished, ransom notes were created/displayed in a pop-up window and text file – "README!.txt". Based on the messages therein, it is clear that DOOK targets companies rather than home users. Additionally, this ransomware uses double-extortion tactics.

What kind of application is PrimeVersion?

Upon assessing PrimeVersion, it has become evident that its primary function is to flood users with intrusive advertisements, categorizing it as adware. It is worth emphasizing that such applications are frequently promoted and disseminated through misleading tactics, which can lead users to install them without being aware of it.

What kind of malware is AtlasAgent?

AtlasAgent refers to a Trojan designed for the purpose of acquiring host data and system processes, restricting the simultaneous execution of multiple programs, inserting designated shellcodes, and retrieving files from Command and Control servers. The AtlasAgent Trojan is a DLL application coded in the C++ programming language.

What is "Switch To New Version"?

Following an examination, we have determined that the purpose of this email is to deceive recipients into revealing their personal information. These emails are categorized as phishing attempts, and in this particular scenario, the perpetrators impersonate an email service provider to persuade recipients to divulge sensitive data on a fraudulent page.

What kind of application is ProductionInteractive?

After an evaluation of ProductionInteractive, it has become clear that its main purpose is to inundate users with intrusive advertisements, classifying it as adware. It is important to note that such applications are often promoted and distributed through deceptive methods, leading users to install them unknowingly.

What kind of page is fieryforgekeeper[.]top?

Our research team found the fieryforgekeeper[.]top rogue page while investigating dubious websites. It promotes browser notification spam and redirects users to different (likely unreliable/harmful) sites.

Users predominantly enter pages like fieryforgekeeper[.]top via redirects caused by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

What kind of software is Namaste Tab?

Namaste Tab is a browser extension that we discovered while reviewing dubious websites. Our analysis revealed that this extension is browser-hijacking software. It modifies browser settings in order to promote (via redirects) the privatesearchqry.com illegitimate search engine.

What kind of software is BudgetBuddy?

Our research team found the BudgetBuddy browser extension during a routine investigation of suspicious sites. This extension is promoted as a tool that allows users to manage their monthly budget.

However, following our inspection, we determined that BudgetBuddy is a browser hijacker. It makes changes to browser settings in order to promote the uhereugo.com fake search engine.