Discovered by dnwls0719, Jormungand is a ransomware-type program. This malware operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for the decryption. In other words, the files affected by Jormungand are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay - to recover access to their data. During t
Most browser hijackers are designed to promote one or another fake search engine (its address) by making certain changes in a web browser's settings. SearchConverterApp is designed to promote the searchconverterapp.com address. It is noteworthy that browser hijackers tend to be designed to collec
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals monetize by leaving victims with no other option but to purchase a decryption tool from them. Malware of this type encrypts files and keeps them inaccessible unless they are decrypted with the right tool (program, key). RunExeMemory n
Ourbestnews[.]com is one of the many pages designed to promote untrustworthy websites and load questionable content. A couple of examples of other sites like ourbestnews[.]com are essingto[.]online, mycoolnewz[.]com, and download-app[.]net. Typically, users do not visit them intentionally. It is
"We have detected a potential risk of unsecured connection" is a scam promoted on various deceptive sites. This scheme targets Apple device users. It makes false claims about users' Internet connection not being secure - in order to trick them into downloading/installing and/or purchasing untru
ValidBoost is the name of a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that functions as adware and a browser hijacker. More precisely, this application serves advertisements and promotes the address of a certain fake search engine by modifying browser settings. It is likely that ValidBoost collect
Websearches.club is the URL (address) of an illegitimate search engine. Despite its legitimate appearance, this web searcher is unable to provide accurate search results. Fake search engines are typically promoted by browser hijackers through the modifications this software makes to browser settin
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GEHENNA LOCKER is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible/unusable) and demanding payment for the decryption (access/use restoration). As GEHENNA LOCKER encrypts, affected files are renamed with a random character strin
Typically, browser hijackers change some of the browser settings to promote a certain address (a fake search engine). It is also common that apps of this type collect information related browsing habits of their users. PDFSearchTip promotes the pdfsearchtip.com address. It is noteworthy that most