Mac Magician is presented as software that keeps Mac computers clean and secure. It is advertised as a 'system maintenance and security tool' that scans and boosts systems by removing junk/residual files and other unwanted items. In fact, this software is categorized as a potentially unwanted ap
"HARDDISK_ROOT KIT_TROJAN_HIJACK.EXE" is a tech-support scam that displays a fake virus alert and encourages users to contact "technical support" by calling the telephone number provided. Criminals use these scam pages to generate revenue by tricking people into paying for software or services. T
Lilocked (also known as Lilu) is yet another ransomware-type infection discovered by Michael Gillespie. As with most ransomware infections, Lilocked stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored data, thereby rendering it unusable. Additionally, Lilocked renames each file by adding the ".
ZeroLocker encrypts files so that victims lose access to them unless a ransom is paid. In this way, cyber criminals use ZeroLocker to extort money from people by forcing them to buy a decryption key that will supposedly decode their encrypted data. ZeroLocker is designed to add the ".encrypt" ext
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Com2 is a high-risk ransomware-type infection from the Dharma ransomware family. The purpose of this ransomware is to stealthily infiltrate the system and encrypt most stored files. Com2 also appends each filename with the victim's unique ID, developer's email address
VideoConverterHD is a browser app (toolbar) designed by Mindspark. According to developers, VideoConverterHD allows users to download videos from video-sharing sites and convert them to over twenty file formats. Unfortunately, this app/toolbar is categorized as a potentially unwanted application
RT4BLOCK is high-risk malware categorized as ransomware. Typically, programs of this type block access to data (encrypt files) and keep them locked unless a ransom is paid. RT4BLOCK is a part of the RotorCrypt ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. It changes filenames of encr
"We Detected Unwanted Pop-Ups on Your Mac" is one of many scam websites that trick people into contacting scammers via a telephone number provided. This web page states that it has detected adware that can be removed with the help of their tech support (in fact, these are scammers who pose as "A
Ntuseg is high-risk ransomware discovered by Michael Gillespie and belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. After successful infiltration, Ntuseg encrypts most files, thereby rendering them unusable. In doing so, Ntuseg adds the ".ntuseg" appendix (hence its name) to the name of each file. For ex
"Windows Antivirus - Critical Alert" is categorized as tech-support scam. Scams of this type attempt to trick people into believing that their computers and personal details are at risk, and they encourage them to call the telephone number provided. Typically, scammers promote these so-called 'se