"SECURE YOUR E-MAIL WORLD scam" refers to a phishing spam campaign. This term describes a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The scam letters distributed through this campaign - request recipients to take unspecified steps to secure their email accounts. The
Gamma is a ransomware-type virus discovered by Jakub Kroustek and designed to stealthily infiltrate systems and encrypt data. The virus is a part of the Crysis ransomware family. During encryption, Gamma ransomware adds the ".gamma" extension to every affected file. For example, it changes "1.jpg
End ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files (makes them inaccessible), modifies their filenames, and creates a ransom note in all folders that contain affected (encrypted) data. It modifies filenames by appending the end_3ncrypt@tutanota.com email address, a string of random characters
Similar to TeamViewer, AnyDesk, is a legitimate application that provides remote system control functionality. Recently, however, cyber criminals have started distributing a modified version of AnyDesk using the "bundling" method, and thus it typically infiltrates without users’ permission.
Helper_update is advertising-supported software, an application that displays advertisements. Typically, apps of this type are promoted and distributed using deceptive methods, for example, through deceptive websites, fake installers. Therefore, most users download and install them unknowingly,
Search by QuickNewtab is the name of a browser hijacker. It operates by making changes to browser settings - in order to promote the quicknewtab.com fake search engine. The Search by QuickNewtab rogue browser extension likely has data tracking abilities, as such functionalities are common for this
Mcburglar is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible/unusable) and demands payment for the decryption (access/use recovery). During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".mcburglar" extension. For example
Deshaici[.]net loads deceptive content or opens a couple of questionable, potentially malicious websites - it depends on the IP addresses of its visitors. It is worth mentioning that it is unlikely for pages like deshaici[.]net to be visited intentionally. Usually, such pages get opened through i
Belonging to the Xorist ransomware family, KillDisk is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, this malware renders files inaccessible and demands a ransom to be paid - to restore access to them. As KillDisk ransomware encrypts, affected
ZIG ransomware is a type of malicious software used by cybercriminals with the purpose to block their victims from accessing data stored on affected computers. Like most ransomware variants, ZIG encrypts files, modifies their filenames, and generates a ransom note. It renames files by appending t