Ransomware is malicious software that prevents victims from accessing their files by encrypting them and generates a ransom demanding message (for example, a text file). Chaos is an upgraded version of another ransomware variant called RYUK. This version replaces the extension of each encrypted fi
Websites like this one use scare tactics to trick visitors into installing questionable software. They display fake virus notifications claiming that a device is infected or hacked and encourage users to remove detected threats with some potentially unwanted application (PUA). These can never be
LockBit 2.0 is an updated variant of the LockBit ransomware. This malicious program is designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption. In other words, this ransomware renders files unusable and asks victims to pay - to restore access/use of their data. During the encryption proces
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MyKings is the name of a botnet leveraging EternalBlue vulnerability in the Windows operating system. It is known that this botnet spreads Trojans, cryptocurrency miners, and possibly other malware. Once the system is infected, MyKings attempts to spread to other devices using the vulnerability me
Mhkwl is a piece of malicious software classified as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files unusable) and demanding payment for the decryption. Encrypted files are appended with a random character string and a ".mhkwl" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" w
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Maxtrilha is the name of a banking trojan. This piece of malicious software is designed to target victims' banking accounts and their log-in credentials. Maxtrilha has been especially active in Latin America and certain countries in Europe (notably Portugal). This malware has been observed being s