Micro is a malicious program, which is part of the CryptoWall ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption (the stored files are rendered inaccessible and renamed). When this ransomware encrypts, affected files are
Update-for-today[.]com is a deceptive website promoting various pop-up scams. At the time of research, this site ran a scheme targeting Android device users. The scam implies that the device's cleaning/protection software (essentially, the anti-virus tool) is outdated. Schemes of this type are co
Pages such as greenmode[.]biz are rogue: the content of these pages is deceptive and is used to promote other dubious web pages. Users are forced to visit pages such as greenmode[.]biz against their will. These pages are usually promoted through dubious advertisements, bogus websites or potentiall
Browser hijackers are potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that modify browser settings to force users to visit certain websites (typically, to use fake search engines). PDFSearchly assigns browser settings to pdfsearchly.com. Apps of this type are classified as PUAs because most users downlo
The main purpose of TRU8 is to encrypt files (prevent victims from accessing their data) and keep them encrypted until a ransom is paid. This ransomware also modifies the filenames of all encrypted files and creates "!README_TRU8!.rtf" text files in folders that contain encrypted files. TRU8 rena
Typically, pages such as system-protection-required[.]com display fake notifications suggesting that a device may be not safe, or is already infected with viruses or other threats, and encourage visitors to download and install an application to supposedly remove the viruses, protect the device,
Dong page is a browser hijacker, promoting the keysearchs.com bogus search engine. Typically, software within this classification promotes various fake search engines by making modifications to browser settings, however, Dong page does not actually modify browsers in this way (see below). Additio
Sharing many common traits with fastcaptchasolver.com, fypretailo.top, uploadhub.co, financeflick.com and countless others, zvideo-live[.]com is a rogue website. Visitors to these web pages are presented with dubious material and redirected to other bogus and malicious websites. Typically, users
Daddycrypt is malicious software categorized as ransomware. It is an updated variant of another ransomware program called RIP Lmao (JCrypt). It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption. I.e., this malware demands ransom payments to restore access to affected files. During
Phishing emails attempt to trick recipients into infecting their computers with malware. They usually contain a malicious attachment or website link. Recipients install malware when they download and open the malicious attachment/file. Most phishing emails claim to be official, important messages