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What kind of application is Search New Tab?

During our examination of the Search New Tab browser extension, we discovered that it acts as a browser hijacker whose purpose is to promote a fake search engine called askaibrowser.com. Search New Tab hijacks the user's web browser by altering its settings. It is worth noting that users often download and install or add browser hijackers inadvertently.

What kind of application is Smart-browsing?

Upon investigating Smart-browsing, we discovered that the program exhibits bothersome advertisements that may direct users to untrustworthy websites. As a result, we have classified Smart-browsing as adware. Typically, users inadvertently download and install ad-supported software without realizing that it will generate ads.

What is oWebster Search?

While inspecting suspicious websites, our research team discovered the oWebster Search browser extension. It operates by making modifications to browser settings with the goal of generating redirects to the owebsearch.com fake search engine. Due to this behavior, oWebster Search is classified as a browser hijacker.

What is Active Land?

Our research team found the Active Land browser extension while inspecting dubious websites. It is endorsed as an easy-access tool for sports-related content. After analyzing Active Land, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension changes browser settings and promotes (through redirects) the finddbest.co fake search engine.

What is EssentialLoop?

EssentialLoop is an adware-type application that we discovered while reviewing new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This app is part of the AdLoad malware family. EssentialLoop operates by running intrusive ad campaigns and collecting private data.

What kind of scam is "TROJAN_2023 And Other Viruses Detected (5)"?

Our research team found the "TROJAN_2023 And Other Viruses Detected (5)" scam while investigating rogue websites. This scheme falsely claims that the visitor's device is infected with high-risk viruses. While it is disguised as McAfee, this scam is in no way associated with the actual computer security company or its products.

What kind of application is LuckyWheel?

Upon conducting an analysis of LuckyWheel, our team determined that its primary function is to exhibit intrusive advertisements, leading us to label it as adware. It is important to mention that users often download and install adware without knowing its true nature or purpose.

What is Gash ransomware?

Our researchers discovered the Gash ransomware while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program belongs to the Djvu ransomware family.

After we launched a sample of Gash on our test machine, it encrypted files and appended their filenames with a ".gash" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" appeared as "1.jpg.gash", "2.png" as "2.png.gash", and so on for all of the affected files.

Once the encryption process was completed, the ransomware created a ransom note named "_readme.txt". It is noteworthy that Djvu ransomware-type programs are commonly distributed alongside data stealers like RedLine and Vidar.

What kind of scam is "Samples Of Product"?

Upon inspection, we have determined that the email is a phishing attempt disguised as a letter regarding an order. Clicking on the links within the email opens a phishing page, a fraudulent website created to extract sensitive information from unsuspecting visitors.

What kind of email is "Server Security Alert"?

After inspecting "Server Security Alert", we determined that it is a phishing email. This spam letter claims that due to the inbox storage limit having been reached, incoming messages have failed delivery. The recipient is instructed to clear the old emails through a promoted fake sign-in webpage.