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TypicalRotator Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is TypicalRotator?

Upon evaluating TypicalRotator, it has been determined that its main objective is to deluge users with intrusive advertisements, clearly defining TypicalRotator as adware. It is important to underscore that applications akin to TypicalRotator are frequently unintentionally installed by users as a result of deceptive advertising and distribution methods of such apps.

   
IlexAquifolium Malicious Extension

What kind of application is IlexAquifolium?

While scrutinizing an untrustworthy installer acquired from an unreliable website, we came across the IlexAquifolium browser extension. Our investigation revealed that this extension exhibits questionable traits, as it can trigger the "Managed by your organization" setting in the Chrome browser, collect data, and manipulate browser components.

   
Days Locker Ransomware

What kind of malware is Days Locker?

Days Locker is a malicious program classified as ransomware. This malware is designed to encrypt files and demand ransoms for the decryption.

On our test machine, Days Locker encrypted files and altered their filenames with a ".Daysv3" extension. For example, a file originally titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.Daysv3", "2.png" as "2.png.Daysv3", and so on. Afterward, a pop-up window containing the ransom note was displayed.

   
ValleyRAT Malware

What kind of malware is ValleyRAT?

ValleyRAT is a recently discovered malware that has drawn attention in the cybersecurity community. RATs, or Remote Access Trojans, are malicious software programs that enable threat actors to gain remote access and control over a victim's computer. Cybercriminals often use these tools to carry out a wide range of illicit activities.

   
TransformFusion Adware (Mac)

What kind of app is TransformFusion?

After assessing TransformFusion, it has been established that its primary goal is to inundate users with intrusive advertisements, highlighting TransformFusion's role as adware. It is crucial to emphasize that apps similar to TransformFusion are often inadvertently installed by users due to the advertising and distribution techniques they use.

   
LogState Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is LogState?

After evaluating LogState, it has been determined that its main objective is to overwhelm users with intrusive advertisements, indicating that LogState functions as adware. It is essential to underscore that applications resembling LogState are frequently unintentionally installed by users due to the advertising and distribution methods employed.

   
UniversalSync Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is UniversalSync?

Our researchers discovered the UniversalSync app while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal site. After analyzing this application, we learned that it is advertising-supported software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. UniversalSync runs intrusive advertisement campaigns.

   
VirtualBalance Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is VirtualBalance?

Our research team discovered the VirtualBalance application while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware. VirtualBalance is part of the AdLoad malware family. This app generates revenue for its designers by feeding users with unwanted/deceptive ads.

   
CiphBit Ransomware

What kind of malware is CiphBit?

CiphBit is a ransomware-type program. It is designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption. On our test machine, CiphBit encrypted files and altered their filenames.

Original titles were appended with a unique ID assigned to the victim, the cyber criminals' email address, and an extension comprising four random characters. For example, a filename such as "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg[ID=13AADE]-[E-Mail=ciphbit@onionmail.org].aefA" following encryption.

Once this process was completed, a ransom-demanding message titled "____CiphBit____!.txt" was dropped. Based on the text therein, it is evident that CiphBit targets companies rather than home users. It is noteworthy that this ransomware uses double-extortion tactics.

   
UpperTheory Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is UpperTheory?

While reviewing new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform, our research team discovered the UpperTheory application. We determined that it is advertising-supporting software (adware) belonging to the AdLoad malware family. This app is designed to run intrusive advert campaigns.

   

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