While analyzing q3rrassa[.]click, we learned that it runs the "McAfee - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" scam. This page uses a scare tactic to trick visitors into believing that their computers are infected and purchasing a legitimate antivirus solution. Also, q3rrassa[.]click asks for permis
After examining the Page Links Loader browser extension, our team determined that it is an advertising-supported application (adware) - it shows annoying advertisements. We discovered Page Links Loader on a shady website. Users often download and install or add adware inadvertently. Page L
After investigating the "Your Account Failed To Update" email, we determined that it is spam. This letter operates as a phishing scam seeking to extract the recipient's email account log-in credentials. The mail achieves this by falsely claiming that the recipient's account could not be updated.
After examining this email, we concluded that this is a fake email regarding a statement of account. It has a malicious PDF document attached to it. Cybercriminals behind this email aim to lure recipients into downloading and executing malware called Rhadamanthys. This email encourages rec
During a routine inspection of suspicious websites, our researchers discovered a page promoting the Tabs Organizer browser extension, wherein it is endorsed as an adblocker. Although, in the extension's description, this software is presented as a browser tab, bookmark, and history navigation opti
While checking out new submissions to VirusTotal, our researchers discovered the 725 ransomware. Evidence suggests that this malicious program could have been developed by the threat actors behind 32T ransomware. After we executed a sample of 725 on our test machine, it encrypted files and append
"Your Email Has Reached An Upgrade Stage Scam" refers to an email spam campaign. Our analysis of a letter belonging to this campaign revealed that it operates as a phishing scam. This spam mail aims to extract recipients' email account log-in credentials by claiming that their accounts will be clo
WebAge is the name of a rogue piece of software that we discovered while checking out new submissions to VirusTotal. After analyzing this application, we learned that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family. Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It operates by dis
While inspecting the Notification Manager browser extension, we found that it displays intrusive advertisements. Apps that show ads are classified as adware. Users often add (or install) adware without knowing it will display unwanted advertisements. Notification Manager is promoted as an
Vagus is the name of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Malware within this category is designed to enable remote access and control over compromised machines. These trojans can be highly multi-functional and cause a wide variety of damage. The following overview is based on Vagus RAT's promoti