Wskvke encrypts files and appends the ".wskvke" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.wskvke", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.wskvke", and so on. It also creates a ransom message (within the "HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT" text file) in all folders that contain encrypted files. Not
Usually, websites such as suggestive[.]com are opened when users click deceptive ads, visit dubious web pages, or have potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on browsers and/or operating systems. I.e., users do not often visit these sites intentionally. More examples of pages similar
0l0lqq belongs to the TeslaCrypt ransomware family. It encrypts and renames files, and creates a ransom message (within the "RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt" file) in folders that contain encrypted files. 0l0lqq appends the ".0l0lqq" extension to the filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.0l
The Best Searcher browser hijacker promotes tailsearch.com, a fake search engine. Like most apps of this type, it changes browser settings without users' permission. Best Searcher can also read browsing history. Note that, in most cases, users download and install browser hijackers inadvertently
GlobalAsset is rogue software categorized as adware, which also possesses browser hijacker characteristics. Following successful infiltration, GlobalAsset delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifies browser settings to promote fake search engines. In addition, most adware-type apps
ZaToN is malicious software belonging to the Xorist ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and filenames are changed in order to demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are appended with the ".ZaToN" extension.
Typically, cyber criminals send phishing emails such as this one to trick recipients into providing personal, sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card details, social security numbers, and other details. Attackers masquerade as well-known or at least existing entities (e.g., co
LogarithmicBalance is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. Following successful installation, this app runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifies browsers to promote fake search engines. Additionally, most adware and browser hijackers monitor users' browsin
Deathfiles is a type of malware that encrypts victims' files and appends the ".deathfiles" extension to the filenames of all encrypted files. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.deathfiles", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.deathfiles", and so on. Deathfiles provides contact information and various other
"Tienes una multa pendiente" refers to a spam email campaign designed to proliferate the Mekotio Trojan. The term "spam campaign" is used to define a large-scale operation, during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. This Spanish-language spam campaign distributes messages claiming t