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Topi Ransomware
Ransomware

Topi Ransomware

Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Topi is a malicious program and part of the Stop/Djvu ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and receive ransom demands for decryption. When Topi ransomware encrypts, all files are appended with the ".topi" extension. For e

Getmackeepersoftpro.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Getmackeepersoftpro.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)

getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz is a dubious website, usually opened through others of this kind, clicked deceptive advertisements or potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that are installed on the browser and/or operating system. At the time of research, getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz offered download

Sextortion Email (Dash)
Phishing/Scam

Sextortion Email (Dash)

Criminals behind this scam attempt to trick recipients into transferring Dash cryptocurrency to them. They state that they have recorded a compromising video and will distribute it to other people unless recipients pay a specific cryptocurrency sum. Never trust emails of this type and simply ignor

Guj5.xyz Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Guj5.xyz Redirect

guj5.xyz is one of many fake search engines promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called CERX. This PUA is related to another app of this type called QIP. Generally, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing certain browser settings. Further

Showeverig.info Ads
Notification Spam

Showeverig.info Ads

When opened, showeverig[.]info opens various untrustworthy websites or loads dubious content. This is a rogue website which is very similar to wbamedia[.]net, sawhitpew[.]site, fastnewstream[.]com and many others of this type. Typically, visitors do not open these sites intentionally - they are o

Easy Internet Speed Test Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Easy Internet Speed Test Browser Hijacker

Easy Internet Speed Test is a rogue application supposedly designed to provide easy access to internet speed testing tools. It is categorized as a browser hijacker, due to the alterations it makes to browsers to promote search.easyinternetspeedtesttab.com, a fake search engine. Furthermore, this

Search.friendlysocket.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.friendlysocket.com Redirect (Mac)

Identical to search.cucumberhead.com, search.listchack.com, search.smacklek.com, and dozens of other bogus sites, search.friendlysocket.com is a fake Internet search engine claiming to improve the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. These false claims often t

My Maps Homepage Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

My Maps Homepage Browser Hijacker

My Maps Homepage is a rogue app endorsed as a tool for easy access to various maps and route-related content. This application is categorized as a browser hijacker due to the changes it makes to browsers to promote search.hmymapshomepage.com, a fake search engine. Furthermore, most browser hijack

Search.gratziany.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.gratziany.com Redirect (Mac)

search.gratziany[.]com is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, fake search engines are promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). I.e., through browser hijackers. Apps of this type promote addresses such as search.gratziany[.]com by changing certain browser settings.

Installflash-upgrade.com POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Installflash-upgrade.com POP-UP Scam

InstallFlash-upgrade[.]com is a deceptive website running a fake Flash Player updater scam. Once accessed, the web page claims that visitors' Flash software might be outdated and recommends bogus updates. Note that fake software updaters are typically used to infiltrate untrusted (e.g. Potentiall