Plexita is a hijacker because it modifies browser's settings (forces users to use a fake search engine/visit plexita.com) and does not allow users undo the changes that it has made. It is worth mentioning that most browser hijackers collect browsing data. In some cases, they can access sensitive i
Rlongletterit[.]biz is a rogue webpage designed to load dubious content and/or redirect visitors to other untrustworthy or possibly malicious sites. The Internet is full of websites of this type; enuebenet.biz, yitmethissu.biz, and witmayhav.fun are just a couple of examples. Users typically ente
In most cases, ransomware is designed to encrypt files (prevent victims from accessing their files), change their extensions, and generate a ransom note (or multiple ransom notes). CryT0Y renames encrypted files by appending the ".cryT0y" extension. For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to
KIANO is a ransomware-type program, which operates by encrypting data and demands payment for the decryption. In other words, it renders affected files inaccessible and unusable for the purpose of demanding ransoms from the victims for access/use recovery. As this malware encrypts, it renames fil
Enuebenet[.]biz is pretty similar to news-howaci[.]cc, todhamilton[.]pro, witmayhav[.]fun and hundreds of other websites. As a rule, the purpose of these pages is to promote other websites of this kind or to trick visitors into allowing them to show notifications. Either way, pages like enuebenet
LocalTech is a piece of rogue software categorized as adware. However, it has browser hijacker traits as well. Following successful installation, this app delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and promotes fake search engines via modifications to browser settings. Additionally, most adware
There are many websites like yitmethissu[.]biz, for example, are witmayhav[.]fun, todhamilton[.]pro, and news-howaci[.]cc. Typically, users do not visit pages of this type on purpose - they get opened through clicked dubious advertisements, other shady pages, or by installed potentially unwanted a
Ransomware is a piece of malware that prevents victims from accessing their files by encrypting them and generates a ransom note (e.g., displays a pop-up window, creates a text file). It is common that malware of this type renames encrypted files as well. Lamar is part of the VoidCrypt ransomware
Belonging to the VoidCrypt ransomware family, Arm is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, victims' files are rendered inaccessible, and they are asked to pay - to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, affected f
Ransomware, is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing/using their personal files and demands ransom payment in order to restore access - it encrypts data and generates a ransom demanding message. Qscx is one ransomware variants belonging to the Djvu family. It encrypts files (and m