Discovered by Petrovic, LAZPARKING is malicious software categorized as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".LAZPARKING-[random_string]" ex
Garbage Cleaner is an untrustworthy application and a new variant/updated version of G-Cleaner. It is endorsed as a tool for cleaning operating systems (i.e. removing junk files and other unnecessary content), however, due to the dubious methods used to proliferate Garbage Cleaner, it is also clas
Since Hmmmmm is classified as ransomware, it encrypts files, modifies their filenames and generates a ransom message. It renames encrypted files by adding the aser51a0@mailfence.com email address, victim's ID, and appends the ".hmmmmm" extension. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.[ASer51a
OnlinePDFConverterSearch is a browser hijacker. Following successful installation, it makes alterations to browser settings to promote onlinepdfconvertersearch.com (a fake search engine). Furthermore, OnlinePDFConverterSearch has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' bro
InitialMachine is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. Following successful infiltration, this app delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and makes modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines. Additionally, adware-type apps and browser hijac
torrent9[.]so is a torrent website that uses rogue advertising networks. Note that torrenting is legal, however, sharing and downloading unsanctioned copyrighted material is not. Note also that torrent9[.]so displays dubious ads and redirects visitors to various other bogus websites. Therefore, a
ChannelSystem is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is classified as adware, however, if also functions as a browser hijacker. This app serves advertisements, promotes a fake search engine, and possibly collects browsing data and various other information. ChannelSystem is classified
IceRAT is malicious software. While its name contains the abbreviation "RAT", this malware operates less such as a Remote Access Trojan and more as a 'backdoor'. RATs enable remote access and control over an infected machine, whilst backdoor Trojans cause chain infections (i.e. download/install ad
NORD is malicious software belonging to the WannaScream ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt files and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victims, cyber criminals'
Fake Paypal account checker is advertised as a tool that supposedly checks whether PayPal accounts are valid. Note that the official PayPal company has nothing to do with this software. If used, it generates a fake list of PayPal accounts and, at the same time, infects computers with ClipBanker ma