vGriefferS is a type of malicious software that infects computers, blocks access to files by encryption, and keeps them inaccessible until the victims pay ransoms to the attackers. Unlike most ransomware, vGriefferS does not rename any of the encrypted files. Typically, malware displays or create
OneUpdater is rogue software classified as adware. Following successful infiltration, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns. Therefore, this app delivers various unwanted and even dangerous ads. Additionally, most adware-type software monitors users' browsing activity, and it is highly likely
Fire Search is rogue software that is categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making changes to browser settings to promote the firesear.ch fake search engine. Additionally, Fire Search adds the "Managed by your organization" feature to Google Chrome browsers. This program is also des
ApolloResults displays advertisements and changes certain browser settings to promote a fake search engine. There is a high probability that it might also collect details relating to browsing activities and other information. This app is classified as adware and a browser hijacker. ApolloResult
protected-connect[.]com is a deceptive website, which runs various scams. The content presented on this page typically targets iPhone users, yet it is possible that the site may be accessed through other Apple devices. At the time of research, protected-connect[.]com promoted a free VPN app sch
support-notify[.]space is one of many scam websites which attempt to trick users into believing they must download and install certain applications to remove the viruses that have apparently been detected on their devices. Web pages that use such scare tactics should never be trusted. All of th
VaPo is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing their files by encryption. It also changes the desktop wallpaper, creates the "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" files in folders that contain encrypted files, and displays a pop-up window. All three contain messages demanding a ransom to rest
The internet is full of untrusted websites, including settings-chrome[.]com, which shares many similarities with thehypenewz.com, lcutterlyba.top, thehypenewz.com, and countless others. Visitors to these sites are presented with dubious content and/or are redirected to other bogus and malicious we
newsfeedscroller[.]com is an untrusted website: it promotes other bogus web pages and contains deceptive, dubious content. These site are not often visited by people intentionally - they are opened after clicking deceptive ads, through other untrusted web pages, or by potentially unwanted applica
ExploreActivity is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) because of the method employed for distribution: via a fake installer for Adobe Flash Player. Note that users do not often download/install ExploreActivity or similar apps intentionally. The main purpose of ExploreActivit