Ransomware is monetized by getting paid for a decryption tool - it encrypts files so that victims could not access them without a decryption tool purchased from the attackers. Reqg encrypts files and appends the ".reqg" extension to their filenames. For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.reqg"
Ransomware prevents victims from using their files by encrypting them and provides instructions on how to contact the attackers, pay for a decryption tool, and other details. Harmagedon is part of the Makop ransomware family. It encrypts and renames files. Also, Harmagedon creates the "readme-warn
ExtendedTransaction is an adware-type application with browser hijacker qualities. Following successful installation, this piece of rogue software delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifies browser settings to promote fake search engines. Additionally, ExtendedTransaction likely has
OnlineExplorer is the name of a potentially unwanted application (PUA) designed to operate as adware and a browser hijacker - it generates advertisements and promotes a fake search engine (its address). It is worth mentioning that applications like OnlineExplorer usually are distributed using de
JRB is a malicious program that belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and receive ransom demands for the decryption. In other words, victims cannot access the files affected by JRB, and they are asked to pay - to recover access to th
News-bobicu[.]cc is an untrustworthy website designed to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications and open questionable, potentially malicious pages. This page is similar to typiccor[.]com, tik-ttok[.]net, financesurvey365[.]org and a great deal of other pages. It is uncommon for thes
ClickStreamSearch is a piece of rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making alterations to browser settings in order to promote the clickstreamsearch.com fake search engine. Additionally, ClickStreamSearch likely has data tracking abilities. Due to the questionable meth
BestForMac has qualities of advertising-supported software (adware) and a browser hijacker - its purpose is to generate advertisements and change affected web browser's settings (promote a fake search engine). BestForMac is distributed via fake installer which is disguised as the installer for t
Belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware group, Krlock is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, Krlock renders files unusable and asks victims to pay - to restore access to their data. During the encryption process, affected files are
When an email letter is used to deliver malware, it contains a malicious attachment or website link. In both cases, the main purpose of such email is to trick its recipients into opening a file designed to install malware on the operating system. This particular email is used to deliver FormBook m