DeviceOptimizer is an adware-type app that our research team discovered during a routine inspection of new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. This application is a part of the AdLoad malware family. DeviceOptimizer generates revenue for its developers by feeding users with undesirable a
While investigating suspicious sites, we discovered the Text to Speech Conversion browser extension. It is promoted as a tool that converts text to speech. After examining this piece of software, we learned that it is a browser hijacker. Text to Speech Conversion makes changes to browser settings
Deadnet is a malicious program within the ransomware classification. Our research team discovered it while investigating new malware submissions to the VirusTotal website. This program belongs to the MedusaLocker ransomware family. Deadnet is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for its de
While examining a malicious installer, our research team came across the BradypusTridactylus application. We found this installer on a dubious website. This application has the capacity to engage in dubious activities, such as adding the "Managed by your organization" feature to Chrome browsers.
Our researchers discovered ValueStandard while inspecting new file submissions to the VirusTotal website. Once we examined this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. ValueStandard is designed to generate revenue for its developers by feeding
After assessing this email, our team has concluded that its intention is to mislead recipients into providing personal information. Such emails are categorized as phishing attempts, and the scammers behind this particular email are aiming to deceive recipients into providing sensitive information
Our research team recently found a new member of Djvu ransomware dubbed Nzoq. Nzoq is a malicious software that encrypts files, rendering them inaccessible. We came across Nzoq while analyzing samples on the VirusTotal website. Nzoq might be distributed alongside other malware like RedLine or Vid
Steloj is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for its decryption. Our research team discovered this malicious program while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. After we executed a sample of Steloj on our test system, it encrypted files and ap
After reviewing the WillowAmaze application, it has come to our attention that it displays intrusive advertisements. Such software falls under the classification of adware. Users frequently install apps like WillowAmaze without fully understanding the potential ramifications they can have.
While checking out new file submissions to VirusTotal, our research team found the MapperGrid application. After inspecting it, we determined that this app is advertising-supported software (adware). MapperGrid is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to enable the placem