Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Btix is yet another variant of high-risk ransomware called Dharma. As with its predecessor, Btix encrypts stored data and appends the names of compromised files with the ".btix" extension plus the developer's email address and victim's unique ID (e.g., "sample.jpg" mi
Seon is malicious software categorized as ransomware and designed to block access to data (via encryption) until a ransom is paid. This computer infection was discovered by Anti-malware vigilante. Seon renames each encrypted file by adding the ".FIXT" extension. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jp
feed.searchfrit.com is one of many dubious, fake search engines on the internet. This site supposedly provides users with faster searches, improved results, and various other features, however, it is promoted using a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Search Genie. This dubious app is
speeder.biz is a deceptive website designed to trick people into believing that they can obtain a smartphone free of charge. This is a scam website and should not be trusted. Typically, people do not visit websites of this type intentionally - they are opened by installed potentially unwanted app
Refols is a malicious program that belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Generally, cyber criminals use ransomware-type programs to prevent victims accessing data stored on their computers by locking them with strong encryptions. They also use them to blackmail people by urging them to pay a rans
Rescoms is a new version of Remcos RAT. This program is a Remote Access Tool (RAT) and can be used by anyone for legitimate purposes, however, many cyber criminals use it to generate revenue in malicious ways. They attempt to trick people into installing these programs on their computers using sp
undrabbifor.info is a rogue website designed to redirect users to other compromised sites and deliver dubious content. It is very similar to tontritrattof.info, moocauby.com, redrentalservice.com, and many others. Users typically visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by potentiall
The Qbit PC Speedup program is promoted by its developers as a computer optimization tool. It supposedly ensures that computers run smoothly, fast, and without errors, however, Qbit PC Speedup is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Developers promote this app using a deceptive
_Crypted is yet another ransomware-type virus discovered by Michael Gillespie. _Crypted is regular ransomware and has no exceptional behavior. As with most of these infections, _Crypted stealthily infiltrates the system, encrypts stored data, appends names of compromised files with an extension (
"McAfee has Blocked your Windows" (or "Webroot has Blocked your Windows") is a fake security alert that locks the screen and encourages people to contact scammers ("technical department") via the telephone number provided. This is simply a scam and should not be trusted. Scammers attempt to