While conducting a probe into a malevolent installer, we unexpectedly encountered TriceratopsProrsus and its alarming actions as a browser extension. These actions included implementing the "Managed by your organization" function in the Chrome browser, gathering various types of data, and controll
Our researchers discovered the EssentialEntry adware while inspecting new submissions to the VirusTotal site. This application is part of the AdLoad malware family. EssentialEntry operates by running intrusive advert campaigns. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is desi
FrequencyField is an adware-type application that we discovered while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. This app is part of the AdLoad malware family. FrequencyField runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and may have other harmful abilities. Adware stands for adve
Our research team discovered the ElementSync application during a routine inspection of new file submissions to the VirusTotal platform. After analyzing this app, we determined that it is advertising-supported software (adware). It is pertinent to mention that ElementSync belongs to the AdLoad m
Our research team discovered the Travel Tab browser extension while investigating questionable websites. It is promoted as an easy-access tool for news relating to travel and hotels. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Travel Tab modifies browsers
Our researchers found the EffortPlanning app during a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal. After examining this piece of software, we determined that it is adware. Additionally, it was evident that EffortPlanning is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for
Our inspection of the "ICLOUD Outlook Storage" email revealed that it is malicious spam (malspam). It falsely claims that the recipient's iCloud-linked Outlook account is almost full – hence, multiple incoming messages failed delivery. This fake notification states that the undelivered emails can
After examining two emails, referred to as "Unsuccessful Search For Relatives", we determined that they are spam. These letters are thematically identical; they inform recipients that a wealthy family has passed away in an accident, thus prompting legal representatives to search for surviving rela
In our analysis of heavypcnetwork[.]com, we discovered that the website's primary purpose is to deceive visitors into thinking that their computers are at risk. Additionally, heavypcnetwork[.]com prompts users to grant permission for notifications. It is important to be aware that users frequently
Our researchers discovered To Do Search while inspecting questionable websites. This browser extension is endorsed as a task-managing tool. After investigating To Do Search, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. This extension makes changes to browser settings in order to promote the search