H@RM@ was discovered by 0x4143 and is a ransomware-type program belonging to the WannaScream family. H@RM@ prevents victims from accessing their files by encryption and renames each encrypted file. It also creates the "ReadMe.txt" text file and displays a pop-up window, both containing ransom mess
Typical browser hijackers promote addresses fake search engines by changing specific browser settings. In fact, Search with Engine of your choice is not a typical browser hijacker - it allows users to search for selected text using the context menu without changing any settings. Additionally, the
Captcha ransomware is a part of the Makop ransomware family. It encrypts files, modifies their filenames and creates the "build note.txt" text file. Captcha adds the victim's ID, garantos@mailfence.com email address and appends the ".captcha" extension to the filenames of encrypted files. For exa
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, RegretLocker is malicious software classified 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 ".mouse" extension. F
"Among Us Free Items" refers to a scam run on various deceptive websites. This scheme is presented as a service, which can be used to obtain free content for Among Us, an online multiplayer social deduction game developed by the InnerSloth game studio. Supposedly, users can obtain skins, hats, pe
Applications such as Mytab App promote fake search engines by changing browser settings. Commonly, users download and install these rogue apps inadvertently and, therefore, they are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Note that browser hijackers promote various fake search engi
TikTok is a popular video-sharing social networking service with over 800 million monthly users. When a user has a verified badge on TikTok, it means that TikTok has confirmed that the account belongs to the user it represents. Although many users can receive a verified badge, this depends on the
PAY IN 24 HOURS is a malicious program belonging to the Xorist ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the "....PAY_IN_MAXIM_24_HOURS_
Discovered by S!Ri, James Roach ransomware blocks access to files by encryption, renames all encrypted files, changes the desktop wallpaper and displays a pop-up window. James Roach renames files by appending the ".crypted" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.crypted
Adware including AccessibleSkill serves advertisements, collects private/sensitive information, and changes certain browser settings. In this way, AccessibleSkill functions as adware and as a browser hijacker. Typically, users download and install apps of this type unintentionally and, for this