Ooss belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. It appends the ".ooss" extension to the filename of each encrypted file (for example, a file named "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.ooss", and so on) and creates a text file ("_readme.txt") containing a ransom message. The message contains details such as email a
PAY is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with it have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. When PAY (Dharma) ransomware encrypts, all affected files are are appended with a unique ID, the cyber criminals'
"You have 46 Hours to make the payment" is a scam email. It uses the sextortion scam model, by which scammers claim that they have obtained compromising material of the user (i.e., evidence of sexual activity) and threaten to publicize it unless a specified sum is paid. All claims made by this mes
onmypc[.]net is designed to load various untrustworthy websites. This, and other similar sites, load adult websites, scam websites, pages that are designed to trick visitors into downloading potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) including browser hijackers, adware, and so on. Typically, peop
Check-apple-for-cleaning is a group of deceptive websites promoting various scams and, by extension, dubious content. Redirecting to other rogue sites is also common behavior to websites owned by the check-apple-for-cleaning group. They have been observed running "Adobe Flash Player is outdated
Opera is a legitimate web browser, however, research shows that some affiliate marketers generate revenue by promoting it through fake Adobe Flash Player installers and other rogue download/installation set-ups - they use them to trick people into downloading and installing potentially unwanted
Self is malicious software belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding ransoms to be paid for decryption. When Self malware encrypts, all affected files are appended with a unique ID assigned to the victims, the cyber criminals' email address and the ".s
PanelStart is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) designed to improve the browsing experience, however, it is categorized as adware, and thus it feeds users with various intrusive advertisements. These applications also gather details relating to users' browsing activities. In most cases, a
Blend is a malicious program and part of the Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this ransomware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed according to the following pattern: original fil
UpgradeSearchSystem is one of many potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) - adware-type apps that supposedly improve the browsing experience. In fact, this app delivers no useful features. UpgradeSearchSystem serves intrusive advertisements and collects information relating to users' browsing