Pqgs is a malicious program that is part of the Djvu ransomware family. It encrypts data (renders files inaccessible) and demands payment for the decryption (access recovery). Affected files are appended with a ".pqgs" extension. To elaborate, a file initially titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jp
JustAdblockSearch is a browser hijacker that modifies browser settings to promote a fake search engine (justadblocksearch.com). It is common for browser hijackers to be promoted and (or) distributed using questionable methods. Thus, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
Iisa is ransomware designed to encrypt files, create the "_readme.txt" file containing payment and contact information, and rename encrypted files. It appends the ".iisa" extension filenames, for example, it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.iisa", "sample.jpg" to "sample.jpg.iisa". Iisa is part of the Dj
PDFFreeSearch is a piece of browser-hijacking software. It promotes the pdffreesearch.com fake search engine. Additionally, due to the questionable methods used to distribute browser hijackers, they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Browser hijackers cause re
LeadingProtocol is a piece of advertising-supported and browser-hijacking software. This app has been observed being proliferated via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Due to the dubious methods used to distribute LeadingProtocol, it is also categorized as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application)
"FileShare email scam" refers to a spam campaign. These letters claim that several files have been shared with the recipients. It must be emphasized that the "FileShare" emails are fake, and none of their claims are true. Therefore, by trusting these messages, users can experience various severe i
Grakate is a type of malware that is capable of stealing information and files from the victim's computer. This stealer is for sale on hacker forums. Is lifetime subscription costs 2000 rubles, and a monthly one costs 490 rubles per month. Grakate can steal passwords, cookies, autofill dat
The purpose of HandlerRotator is to display annoying advertisements and promote a fake search engine (by changing the settings of the affected web browser). It has the qualities of adware and a browser hijacker. Users rarely install such apps on purpose (knowingly). Advertisements genera
Dramacool[.]ac is an illegal streaming site. In addition to infringing/breaking copyright laws, this website also employs rogue advertising networks. It is a widespread monetization technique, used by thousands of pages on the Web; bigyshare.com, 320ytmp3.com, y2convert.net, and up-load
JustSearchMaps is a browser hijacker that modifies browsers to promote the justsearchmaps.com fake search engine. Due to the dubious methods used to distribute browser hijackers, they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Browser hijackers reassign browsers' home