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Nqsq is the name of a ransomware variant that belongs to a family of ransomware called Djvu. It encrypts files, appends the ".nqsq" extension to their filenames, and creates a ransom note (the "_readme.txt" file). For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.nqsq", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.nqsq". Scree
Datax is a new variant of the ZEPPELIN ransomware. It encrypts data (renders files inaccessible) and demands ransoms for the decryption. During the encryption process, files are appended with a ".@datax.[victim's_ID]" extension. For example, a file initially named "1.jpg" would appear as somethin
Naijawide[.]com is an illegal streaming and video download website. In addition to infringing copyright laws, this site endangers device and user safety. The website uses rogue advertising networks, which endorse various untrustworthy and even malicious pages. Using such networks is a prevalent m
Yarriedstron[.]xyz uses a clickbait technique to get permission to show notifications from its visitors and opens questionable, potentially malicious pages. It has the same qualities as stream-best-vid[.]com, financesurvey24[.]top, arfanbajt[.]xyz, and plenty of other websites that users open unin
News-hoyisa[.]cc is a rogue webpage that loads dubious content and/or redirects visitors to various (likely unreliable or malicious) sites. The Internet is rife with such websites; financesurvey24.top, emoxan.xyz, and breaking-news.me - are just some examples. Rogue pages are typically accessed v
Spook blocks access to files by encrypting them and appends the ".PUUEQS8AEJ" extension to their filenames. For instance, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.PUUEQS8AEJ", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.PUUEQS8AEJ" (another variant of Spook ransomware appends ".NMU7PHR3V5" extension). Also, it generates two ransom not
OptimizationLaunch is a piece of rogue software classified as adware. It also has browser hijacker traits. Since most users unintentionally download/install apps of this type, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware displays various pop-ups, surveys,
SanwaiWARE is a piece of malicious software classified as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible) and demanding payment for the decryption (access recovery). During the encryption process, files are renamed - their original extension is removed and they are appen
320ytmp3[.]com offers users to download YouTube videos in MP3 format. It is known that this site uses rogue advertising networks - 320ytmp3[.]com opens shady websites and can have dubious ads on it. It is worth mentioning that downloading videos from the YouTube platform breaches its terms of serv