Zqqw is part of the Djvu ransomware family. Like most ransomware variants, Zqqw encrypts files, appends its extension (".zqqw") to their filenames, and generates a ransom note ("_readme.txt" file). An example of how Zqqw renames files: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.zqqw", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.zqqw", a
Part of the Dharma ransomware family, PB is a piece of malicious software designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. To elaborate, the files affected by PB are rendered inaccessible and useless - for the purpose of making ransom demands for access/use recovery. During the enc
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Pooe is a malicious progran belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, the files affected by Pooe are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay - to recover access to their data. During the enc
A browser hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that promotes a fake search engine (its addresses) by modifying web browser settings. SearchConvertersBox promotes the searchconvertersbox.com address. Usually, browser hijackers modify settings such as the address of a default
Ransomware is a type of malware that cybercriminals monetize by getting paid for decryption tools. XMRLocker ransomware encrypts files, renames them by appending the ".[XMRLocker]" extension (for example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.[XMRLocker]", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.[XMRLocker]") and c
Similar to lootynews.com, romanticdating-day.com, kaba-zaba.com, scleriends.website, and countless others, 1video-online[.]me is a rogue webpage. It operates by presenting visitors with unreliable/dubious content and/or redirecting them to deceptive/malicious sites. Rogue websites are usually acc
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Chump is a rogue browser extension endorsed as a tool to customize keyboard shortcuts for easy access to favorite websites. It is classified as adware due to running intrusive advertisement campaigns. Furthermore, Chump spies on users' browsing activity. Due to the questionable methods used to di