There are many untrusted websites that promote potentially unwanted (or even malicious) applications using a deceptive method: they display fake notifications stating that the device is infected with viruses (or damaged in some other way) and it will be damaged further if no prompt action is tak
A Remote Access (Administration) Trojan or RAT is a type of malware that allows cyber criminals to remotely access and control infected machines. Typically, RATs are used to distribute other malware (infect computers with other malicious software), monitor victims and collect sensitive information
"Consignment was booked via DHL Express email virus" refers to a malware-spreading spam campaign. This term defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. These messages are presented as arranged shipment notifications from DHL International, a legitimate
Maxi is a type of malware that encrypts files and keeps them inaccessible unless they are decrypted with tools held only by the attackers. Maxi also renames encrypted files by adding the maxicrypt@cock.li email address and appending the ".maxi" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is rena
Related to VideoBoxApp, LauncherSetup is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Following successful installation, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifies browsers to promote fake search engines. Additionally, adware and browser hijackers typically monitor users'
Browser hijackers are potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) used to promote fake search engines by changing the settings of web browsers. The Big Linker browser hijacker promotes keysearchs.com in this way and collects browsing histories. It might also access other data. Apps such as Big Linke
DefaultExplorer is rogue software designed to deliver intrusive advertisements and promote fake search engines by making modifications to browser settings. Therefore, this application is classified as adware and is considered to have browser hijacker traits. In addition, most apps of this type
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing their computers or files stored on them. The program encrypts data and displays (or creates) a ransom message demanding payment to release files. STEEL encrypts and renames files by appending a string of random characters as the
CORONA LOCKER is a ransomware-type program, an updated variant of Aurora. It operates by encrypting the data stored on infected systems to demand ransoms for decryption. When CORONA LOCKER encrypts, files are appended with the ".systems32x" extension. For example, a file originally named somethin
Developers of apps such as SubVideoTube use deceptive tactics to distribute their apps. Users often download and install them inadvertently and, therefore, they are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). It is likely that the installer for SubVideoTube comes bundled with adware