Blastoise is ransomware - a form of malware that encrypts files. Additionally, Blastoise appends the ".blastoise" extension to filenames and creates a ransom note (the "How To Restore Your Files.txt" file). For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.blastoise", "sample.png" to "sample.png.blastois
ExploreService is an adware-type application with browser hijacker abilities. Due to the questionable methods used to distribute ExploreService, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Adware enables the placement of intrusive adverts (e.g., pop-ups, banners, c
It is a scam used to trick people into believing that they can triple their UFO cryptocurrency funds. People who fall for giveaway scams receive nothing in return and lose the crypto they have sent. This scam is promoted using a deceptive website claiming that people can send from 100.000
Iavpt is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. It encrypts data (i.e., locks files) and demands ransoms for the decryption. Compromised files are appended with a random character string and the ".iavpt" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" would appear simila
Ubrhnqznw encrypts files, appends the ".ubrhnqznw" extension to filenames, and creates the "HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT" text file containing a ransom note. An example of how encrypted files get renamed: "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.ubrhnqznw", "sample.png" to "sample.png.ubrhnqznw", and so on. Screens
"ING Email Scam" refers to a spam campaign. These phishing emails attempt to obtain recipients' log-in credentials by claiming they have a message from ING - a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation. It must be emphasized that the genuine ING Group is in no way associated w
ProductionElements delivers annoying advertisements and changes the settings of a web browser (hijacks a web browser to promote a fake search engine). A big part of adware-type/browser-hijacking apps are promoted and (or) distributed using questionable methods. Thus, users download and (or) inst
DeluxeSolutions is a rogue app with adware and browser hijacker abilities. Since most users download/install software of this kind inadvertently, as they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware enables the placement of third-party graphical content (e.g.,
Hello xD makes files inaccessible by encrypting them, and changes their file extensions to ".hello". For example, it renames "sample.jpg" to "sample.jpg.hello", "1.png" to "1.png.hello". Also, Hello xD creates a text file ("Hello.txt") containing a ransom note. Screenshot of files encrypted by
Fayg2 ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files to force victims to purchase a decryption tool from the attackers. It also provides a ransom note (the "MyEY_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt" file) and appends a random string of characters and the ".fayg2" extension to filenames. For example, Fayg2 r