Trash the Cache supposedly deletes browser history, cookies, cache, and various other data, however, this app functions as adware: it generates revenue for the developers by feeding users with unwanted advertisements. Adware can collect data relating to users' browsing habits or even private, sen
ValidMemory is an adware-type app with browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering various intrusive advertisements and promoting fake search engines by modifying browsers. Due to the dubious techniques used to spread ValidMemory, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Applicatio
"WIN-8x0007 Error" is the name of a technical support scam run on deceptive websites. Schemes of this type inform users of nonexistent threats on their systems and urge them to contact fake tech support. The "WIN-8x0007 Error" scam targets German users. It also downloads an audio file that contain
Scammers often use email as a channel to trick people into providing sensitive information (e.g., login credentials, credit card details, social security numbers), sending money and installing malware onto their computers. Scammers usually disguise their emails as important, official messages from
Bright Tab is a browser hijacker promoting the tailsearch.com fake search engine. Typically, software within this category promotes fake search engines by modifying browser settings, however, Bright Tab does not always operate in this way (see below). Additionally, Bright Tab has data tracking ca
Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to files by encryption. Usually, malware of this type displays or creates a ransom message stating that victims cannot access their files unless they pay a ransom. .help ransomware encrypts files, modifies their filenames, and creates the "readme
"All Best Logistics email virus" is the name of a malware-proliferating spam campaign. This term defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. The messages distributed through this campaign are disguised as inquiries concerning a shipment order. The file
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files. Cyber criminals use ransomware to prevent victims from accessing/using their files, and are then forced to pay a ransom (purchase a decryption tool). Snoopdogg encrypts and renames files and creates the "Decrypt-me.txt" text file in all folders
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous malware forms: it encrypts files on infected computers and keeps them inaccessible (unusable) unless victims pay a ransom. Assist ransomware encrypts and renames files, appending the ".assist" extension to filenames. Therefore, a file named "1.jpg" is chang
Belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family, .pp is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. I.e., the files affected by this malware are rendered inaccessible and useless. Victims are informed that the data can be recovered by paying the cyber criminals