Masodas is a high-risk ransomware-type infection designed to infiltrate computers and encrypt most stored files. In doing so, Masodas appends each filename with the ".masodas" extension (hence its name). For example, "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.masodas". Once data is encrypted, Masodas store
Mediasource[.]online is a rogue site, designed to cause redirects to untrustworthy and potentially malicious websites, as well as feed users similarly suspect content. It shares many characteristics with exclusivenotifications.com, central-messages.com, allowpush.club and many, many others. Delib
Like vakogid.com, markably.info, prioritynotifications.com, and many others, loteron[.]com is a rogue site intentionally designed to cause redirects to other dubious and dangerous websites. It also presents visitors with potentially malicious content. Note that few users open this site intentiona
Truefalserdr is a scam website used to trick people into downloading and installing an unwanted application named Smart Mac Booster. To achieve this, scammers designed this web page to inform visitors of a 'detected virus'. Visitors are encouraged to believe that their computers are infected wi
The maccleaner.pkg file is used to install unwanted software onto MacOS. Examples of applications that might be installed through maccleaner.pkg are Smart Mac Booster, Advanced Mac Cleaner, Mac Cleanup Pro, MacKeeper, Mac Auto Fixer, and Advanced Mac Tuneup. All of these apps are categorized as
Bolik is a malicious program that is categorized as a banking Trojan, however, in addition to stealing data (information) from bank-client systems, it also logs keystrokes and performs web injections. Recently, it was proliferated by hacking a legitimate website that is used to promote the VSDC,
Vesrato is another ransomware infection that belongs to the Djvu family. When installed, these programs lock files and prevent victims from accessing them unless a ransom is paid. This ransomware was discovered by Michael Gillespie. Vesrato changes the extension of encrypted files by adding ".vesr
"Your Apple iPhone Is Infected By (17) Viruses" is a scam promoted through a deceptive website. Its main purpose is to trick people into believing that their iPhone smartphones are compromised and infected, and to promote an app that supposedly fixes this issue. This scam website should not be
AssistEngine is a deceptive application that falsely claims to enhance the internet search experience. Judging on appearance alone, AssistEngine may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware. There are three main reasons for th
HelperEvents is an adware-type app designed to appear useful and legitimate. Its developers state that it enhances the browsing experience (provides fast, accurate search results, and so on), however, as with most adware, HelperEvents displays various advertisements and leads to dubious websites