Adware
Block Site Access Adware Promotes Scammer Content
We recently uncovered the Block Site Access browser extension while examining suspicious websites. This extension is advertised as a productivity tool that can temporarily block distracting web resources, but our time... Read more
GlossGlamor Mac Adware
GlossGlamor is an ad-supported application for Mac that is part of the AdLoad adware family. It has a single purpose - to deliver ads into your browser. However, these ads may be sourced from rogue advertising... Read more
Beware of StyleLab Mac Adware
StyleLab is an adware program belonging to the AdLoad family. It has a randomly generated name that often produces nonsensical results, and it also uses a generic-looking icon to blend in with other applications on... Read more
Word Counter Widget Rogue Extension
Our team has conducted an investigation into the Word Counter Widget browser extension and found it to be displaying intrusive ads. As a result, we have classified it as adware. This type of software is often... Read more
Why You Cannot Trust ExtendedTech Adware
Adware is a type of malicious software that can be found on Mac computers. ExtendedTech is one such ad-supported application, belonging to the large family of AdLoad variants and clones. It has an easily recognizable... Read more
How To Stop & Remove EazyBit Adware
EazyBit is the name of a rogue application that is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, displaying ads on various interfaces which can lead to online scams,... Read more
ExpandedList Adware
ExpandedList is a malicious app that our research team recently discovered while examining new submissions to VirusTotal. It has been identified as adware, which is software that displays ads on various interfaces.... Read more
Tabs Organizer Rogue Extension is Adware
We discovered a misleading web page promoting the Tabs Organizer browser extension, which is advertised as an adblocker. However, further inspection reveals that it actually functions as advertising-supported software... Read more
What Does InstantFresh Adware Do?
Our research team recently discovered the InstantFresh app while investigating newly submitted files on online threat databases. Upon inspection, we found that it is an adware belonging to the AdLoad malware family.... Read more
What Does Video Player Plus Rogue Extension Do To Your Computer?
We discovered a browser extension called Video Player Plus, which is advertised as a tool to easily download videos in multiple formats. However, upon closer inspection we found that it is actually adware – software... Read more
Why You Should Never Trust UniversalSource Adware
When we tested UniversalSource, we found that it acts as adware. This type of software is often installed unintentionally by users and can display intrusive advertisements. These ads can lead to malicious websites,... Read more
Download Checker Adware
Download Checker is the generic and nondescript name used by a browser extension that functions as adware. Adware is a type of potentially unwanted software that will usually install on your system without your... Read more
What is Today Weather Adware?
Our researchers recently discovered the Today Weather browser extension, which is presented as a tool to access weather forecasts and related content. However, upon further examination, we found out that this software... Read more
Why you should watch out for ProcessorPremiere Adware
Our team tested the ProcessorPremiere application and found that it displays intrusive advertisements, which is why we classified it as adware. It is rare for users to intentionally download and install such software.... Read more
Website Screen Protection Rogue Extension
Website Screen Protection is a rogue browser extension, which is advertised as a parental control tool for manually blocking websites. However, a more detailed look into it shows that this extension actually functions... Read more
OperativeQueue Adware
OperativeQueue was discovered among recent submissions to the VirusTotal online threat analysis database. OperativeQueue is classified as adware. This type of software can be used to display intrusive advertisements,... Read more
Beware of Weekly Stock Loader Rogue Extension
Weekly Stock Loader is a malicious browser extension that claims to provide users with weekly stock updates. However, our research has revealed that it is actually an adware program designed to display intrusive ads... Read more
CyberBlock Adware
CyberBlock is a browser extension that claims it blocks adware. Security researchers discovered CyberBlock does quite the opposite when examining it. After closer examination, it turned out CyberBlock actually... Read more
