Threats
Beware of the SurfGuru Rogue Browser Extension
While investigating untrustworthy websites, our research team discovered the SurfGuru browser extension. It claims to be a tool that provides quick access to surfing-related content such as news, advice, and products.... Read more
Trademasters*.com Generates Revenue For Hackers From Site Impressions and Clicks
Trademasters*.com is a type of browser hijacker that can take over your web browser without your permission. It can modify your browser settings, such as your homepage, default search engine, and new tab page,... Read more
DM*.biz May Load Fake Search Results To Earn Money From Your Clicks and Site Views
DM*.biz is a browser hijacker that was created by computer hackers or cybercrooks to modify the settings of popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Once installed on a... Read more
Why The Bumperskiner.com Website Cannot Be Trusted
Bumperskiner.com is a browser hijacker that can take control of your browser and redirect you to unwanted websites. This hijacker is usually installed alongside free software downloads and can modify your browser's... Read more
DVN Ransomware Asks for a Small Amount of BTC as Ransom
Our research team recently stumbled upon DVN, a type of ransomware that is a variation of Chaos ransomware, while analyzing new malware samples. The main goal of DVN ransomware is to encrypt data, and it accomplishes... Read more
AdvancedParameter Adware Targets Macs
The AdvancedParameter app was identified by our research team during a routine investigation of new submissions to VirusTotal. After examining the app, we found that it is adware that belongs to the AdLoad malware... Read more
'Apple Pay Suspended' Scam Seeks to Steal Your Credentials
If you ever received a text message claiming that your Apple Pay account has been suspended and urging you to click on a link to restore it? If so, you may have been targeted by a phishing scam that seeks to steal... Read more
Why You Cannot Trust The Asnzvu.com Website
Asnzvu.com is a malicious website, fundamentally a browser hijacker. Once the hijacker infects your browser, it takes control of your search engine and starts to redirect your searches to different web pages, some of... Read more
Plant Planet Hijacks Web Browsers Potentially Tracking Internet Activity
Plant Planet is a browser hijacker that has been causing havoc for internet users worldwide. Once it infects your computer, it takes over your browser and starts redirecting your searches to malicious websites. This... Read more
Daam Android Malware Bypasses AV Through Sideloading
CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, has identified a new Android malware called "Daam" that can infiltrate Android smartphones by sideloading apps and bypass antivirus apps. This malware is highly sophisticated and can... Read more
Rapid Search Browser Extension Swaps Browser Settings
Our team discovered that the Rapid Search browser extension operates as a browser hijacker during testing. This application falsely advertises itself as a tool that enhances the web search experience, but in reality,... Read more
Beware of 'Microsoft Corporation - Email Account Update' Email Scam
Upon analyzing the "Microsoft Corporation - Email Account Update" email, our investigation discovered that it is a form of spam. The email is presented as a notification from Microsoft concerning critical updates... Read more
Allronadforyoushop.com Browser Hijacker Modifies Internet Default Settings
Allronadforyoushop.com is a browser hijacker that can infect web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. This hijacker is usually installed on computers when users download and install... Read more
Lady Like Modifies Internet Settings and Loads Pop-Up Ads
Lady Like is a browser hijacker that can take over your web browser and modify its settings without your consent. This type of malware is often distributed through software bundling or fake software updates and can... Read more
The Spice Browser Hijacker May Take Over Your Internet Functions
Spice Browser Hijacker is a malicious program that can take over your web browser and redirect your search queries to potentially harmful websites. This type of malware is also known as a browser hijacker or a... Read more
SethLocker Ransomware Leaves Filenames Untouched
SethLocker is a type of malware that uses ransomware tactics to encrypt data and demand a ransom for its decryption. Unlike other similar malware that renames encrypted files with an extension, SethLocker does not... Read more
What is the One Click Refresh Rogue Browser Extension?
The One Click Refresh browser extension, discovered by our team, claims to allow users to refresh multiple tabs simultaneously. However, upon analysis, we found that it is actually adware, which means that it displays... Read more
Dishawages.com Pushes Ads Using Push Notifications
Dishawages.com is a website that deceives people into subscribing to its push notifications, which it uses to send spam notifications directly to their phones or computers. The site uses phony error messages and... Read more
