Our research team found the Usr ransomware while investigating new submissions to VirusTotal. This malicious program is part of the Phobos ransomware family. Once we executed a sample of Usr on our test machine, it began encrypting files. The filenames of the affected files were appended with a u
While inspecting rogue websites, our research team found a page promoting the PixelSee application. It is endorsed as a free media player. However, due to the app's dubious promotion and potentially unmentioned undesirable functionalities, it is classed as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application)
A cryptocurrency clipper is a harmful software that can obtain and alter the information stored in the clipboard. ESET has reported numerous fraudulent Telegram and WhatsApp websites which aim to deceive Android (and Windows) users by offering fake (malicious) versions of these messaging applicati
While investigating suspicious websites, our researchers discovered an installer (commonly detected as Valyria) that contained the Bottle browser hijacker. Unlike most software within this classification, it does not modify browser settings to promote its fake search engine – oldforeyes.com.
After downloading and adding the Tabs Organizer for Chrome extension to our browser, we found that this app displays annoying advertisements. Due to this behavior, we classified Tabs Organizer for Chrome as adware. In most cases, users install/add adware without realizing it. Tabs Organize
While inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal, our research team discovered the LeadingExplorerSearch application. Our analysis of this app revealed that it is advertising-supported software (adware). It is pertinent to mention that LeadingExplorerSearch belongs to the AdLoad malware family.
Getcaptcha[.]top is among the numerous websites that utilize deceptive messages to deceive visitors into allowing them to display notifications. Also, visitors may be redirected to other untrustworthy websites while browsing getcaptcha[.]top. Our discovery of getcaptcha[.]top occurred during our i
After examining Kmufesd, we determined that it is ransomware that belongs to the Snatch family. Our malware researchers discovered Kmufesd while checking malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page. Kmufesd is ransomware that encrypts files, appends the ".kmufesd" extension to filenames, and
While testing the Movie Searcher application (browser extension), we noticed that it operates as a browser hijacker. This app hijacks a web browser by changing some of its settings to search-movie.com. The purpose of Movie Searcher is to promote a fake search engine. This extension is promoted on
After examining reliablepcstrength[.]com, we have determined that this website perpetuates the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam and asks permission to display untrustworthy notifications. It is important to note that none of the messages on this website are genuine. Thus, we rec