news-jupiter[.]com operates like many other untrustworthy websites of this type including videommm[.]pro, mediasvideo[.]world, and folmetor[.]com. Typically, these sites are opened by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on browsers or computers, or through deceptive ads. In any cas
Discovered by Michael Gillespie and part of the Djvu ransomware family, this software encrypts data and creates a ransom message (within the "_readme.txt" text file), which contains instructions about how to pay a ransom. Typically, victims cannot decrypt their files without a decryption tool and
MacEnizer is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), since developers promote it using dubious, deceptive methods. Most people download and install PUAs unintentionally, however, MacEnizer is advertised as a system optimizer, a tool that supposedly cleans and maintains Mac compu
Criminals send this email to many people hoping that some will fall for the scam and make payments. There are many scams of this type online. Typically, scammers claim that they have recorded a humiliating/compromising video and threaten to proliferate it unless their ransom demands are met on tim
"you-have-1-message-about-your-device" is a phrase from the link of a deceptive website, which is used to trick people into believing that their devices are infected with viruses and then to download an app called VPN. This web page is disguised as an official Apple Security website. The scamme
CinematicFanatic is a rogue application, developed by the Mindspark Interactive Network. It is endorsed as a tool for accessing free movies online, requiring no registration (though, it then rectifies this, by claiming that some services do need registration) and accompanied by a web searching too
Online News Now is a browser hijacker, advertised as a quick access tool to topic news content, accompanied by a fake search engine. This application is supposedly capable of providing swift access to top news sources and breaking headlines of current news, additionally it allegedly enhances web s
uTab is a rogue application that supposedly enhances the browsing experience by providing quick access to popular search engines - bing.com and search.yahoo.com. Judging on appearance alone, uTab may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PU
Discovered by GrujaRS, GoRansom PoC is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Typically, programs of this type prevent victims from accessing their files by encrypting them with strong encryption algorithms. To regain access, victims must pay a ransom (purchase a decryption tool) from the c
Find My Directions is a browser hijacker, promoted as a tool kit, consisting of quick access to maps and an enhanced web searcher. It is supposedly capable of providing various route maps, local traffic information and driving directions. However, it actually modifies browsers to redirect to its