SearchWebMesh is an adware-type application that has three purposes: to generate advertisements, promote a fake search engine and collect various data. It has characteristics of both advertising-supported software and a browser hijacker (it promotes a fake search engine by changing the browser's
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files to make them inaccessible for victims until they decrypt them with a tool that the attackers offer to purchase from them. There is a great number of different ransomware variants and various ransomware families. Ehiz belongs to the ransomware f
FatalRAT is the name of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). A RAT is a type of malware that allows the attacker to remotely control the infected computer and use it for various purposes. Typically, RATs are used to access files and other data, watch computing activities on the screen and capture screen
"Debit Card email scam" refers to a large-scale operation during which deceptive emails are sent by the thousand. The letters distributed through this campaign claim that recipients have a debit card programmed on their name. This fake card supposedly contains a ludicrous sum. It must be emphasiz
Bing.com is a legitimate Internet search engine. This site is developed by a legitimate company and is not related to any virus or malware. Be aware, however, that this site is often promoted by various browser-hijacking unwanted apps. These applications infiltrate systems without users’ consent a
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Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use with the purpose to block victims from accessing their files and persuade them into paying a ransom. Typically, malware of this type encrypts files using strong encryption, and the attackers are the only ones who can provide the ri
Movies Hunt is a rogue browser extension promoted as a tool for easy movie content search options. Supposedly, this piece of software is capable of displaying search results for movies on New on Netflix, HBO, IMDB, and Rotten Tomatoes via the context menu (drop-down right-click menu). Movies Hunt
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