This email scam delivers messages that appear to be emails from AOL, an online service provider company. The scammers behind the scheme attempt to trick unsuspecting recipients into providing various information. Typically, scammers misuse provided details to generate revenue in various ways. Tru
SystemNotes is software categorized as adware. As with most applications within this category, it is promoted as a tool for improving the browsing experience by providing fast searchers, accurate search results, etc. In fact, this rogue app diminishes the browsing experience by running intrusive
biglocateriod[.]pro is a rogue website, and one of many similar pages on the internet. Some other examples include yaarileads[.]com, norobotcapcha2020[.]info and topoffers4all[.]com. Browsers are commonly forced to open these pages by installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Therefore,
BenefitSites is an app supposedly designed to improve the browsing experience, however, it is categorized as adware, a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Adware-type apps such as BenefitSites serve various advertisements and gather information relating to users' browsing habits. In most ca
Discovered by Raby, Dharma (.WHY) is a malicious program, which is part of the Crysis/Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this program have data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. When Dharma (.WHY) encrypts, compromised files are renamed following this pattern
Parrot is malicious software belonging to the Dcrtr ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools. When Parrot malware encrypts, all affected files are appended with the developer's email address and the ".parrot" extension. For example, a file such
Ragnar Locker is ransomware-type software designed not only to encrypt data but also to terminate installed programs (such as ConnectWise and Kaseya), which are commonly used by managed service providers and various Windows services. This ransomware renames encrypted files by appending an extensio
"Flash Player Update Download New Version" is a deceptive pop-up displayed by various scam websites. When sites running this scam are accessed, visitors are offered download/installation of fake Flash Player updates. Note that bogus updaters are commonly used to infiltrate systems with untrusted
Discovered by dnwls0719, Razor is part of the Garrantydecrypt ransomware family. Like many other programs of this type, Razor is designed to encrypt files (rendering them unusable/inaccessible), modify filenames, create ransom messages and change desktop wallpapers. Razor renames files by appendi
"Dear user, congratulations!" is one of many scam websites used to trick visitors into believing that they have won a prize, can receive a gift, and so on. In this particular case, visitors are informed that they have won a mobile telephone and can claim it by completing a survey. As with many ot