In most cases, ransomware blocks access to files by encryption, renames affected files, and creates/displays ransom messages. Arch renames files by adding a string of randomly-generated characters and numbers, the bobwhite@msgsafe.io email address, and appending the ".arch" extension. For example
Any Search Pro is a browser hijacker promoting the tailsearch.com fake search engine. Software within this classification typically promotes bogus search engines by making modifications to browser settings, however, this browser hijacker does not actually modify browsers (see below). Additionally
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"Your Android is infected with (8) adware viruses!" is a scam run on various deceptive websites. This scam primarily targets Android users, but it can be accessed via devices with different operating systems. As the scheme's name implies, it claims that users' devices are infected with adware. No
Phishing is a popular method for cyber criminals to deliver malicious software by encouraging recipients to open rogue attachments or website links. It is also a common method for scammers to extract personal information (e.g., credit card details, login credentials). Cyber criminals generally di
EasySearchConverter is rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines. Most browser hijackers monitor users' browsing activity, and EasySearchConverter is also likely to have these data tracking capabilities.
Belonging to the Xorist ransomware family, C0der_HACK is a malicious program. This malware encrypts the data stored on infected systems in order to demand payment for decryption. I.e., victims receive ransom demands to recover access to their files. During the encryption process, affected files a
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Black Kingdom, also known as GAmmAWare, is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. When Black Kingdom encrypts, the filenames of affected files are appended with the ".DEMON"
Gopher is malicious software that infects computers (encrypts files) and displays messages demanding fees to be paid to regain access to computers/files. It encrypts and renames files, displays a pop-up window ("Restore Your Files.exe"), and changes the desktop wallpaper. Gopher renames files by