Belonging to the Dharma ransomware family, Pauq is a malicious program. This ransomware operates by encrypting data to make ransom demands for decryption. In simple terms, it renders files inaccessible and demands payment to regain access. During the encryption process, affected files are renamed
Scammers behind 'sextortion' emails threaten recipients that they will send humiliating videos, photos, or other compromising content to friends, coworkers, family, social network contacts, etc., unless a ransom is paid (usually in Bitcoins). Typically, scammers claim to have infected computers w
Bk is a malicious program, which is part of the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted (i.e., rendered inaccessible and useless), and victims receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed follow
AlumniLocker was discovered by dnwls0719. Cybercriminals use ransomware to prevent victims from accessing their files (or devices) and demand ransom payments to regain access. Typically, ransomware encrypts and renames files and creates (or displays) a ransom message. AlumniLocker appends the ".a
phone-security[.]me is one of many deceptive websites that scammers use to scare visitors into downloading and installing potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). In most cases, these web pages display fake virus alerts claiming that the device is infected with viruses. Therefore, avoid teleph
LockfilesKR is malicious software belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools. I.e., this malware renders files inaccessible and demands ransom payments from victims to restore access. During the encryption process, fi
Users often arrive at websites such as netflowgroup[.]com unintentionally after clicking dubious advertisements, through bogus web pages, or when installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) open them. All PUAs installed on browsers/computers should be removed - these rogue apps promote bog
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Scammers use various techniques to monetize their spam emails. One is to trick recipients into believing that their antivirus software is expiring (or has already expired) and into renewing their licenses via provided website links. If they succeed, the rogue affiliates (scammers behind these ema
"Within 96 hours I'll ruin your prestige" is an email spam campaign. This term defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. The messages distributed via this campaign inform recipients that the sender has obtained an explicit video featuring the recipien