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_Crypted Ransomware
Ransomware

_Crypted Ransomware

_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 Screenlocker
Phishing/Scam

McAfee has Blocked your Windows Screenlocker

"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

Z3b1 Ransomware
Ransomware

Z3b1 Ransomware

Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, Z3b1 is a new variant of Jigsaw ransomware. Like most programs of this type, Z3b1 prevents users from accessing their data/files and demands a ransom payment to regain access. It renames each encrypted (locked) file by adding an extension which contains an email ad

Grovat Ransomware
Ransomware

Grovat Ransomware

Ransomware is software that encrypts data stored on a computer and demands payment for decryption. Grovat is a ransomware-type program discovered by Michael Gillespie and belonging to the Djvu family. Like most other programs of this type, it renames encrypted files by adding an additional extensi

Roland Ransomware
Ransomware

Roland Ransomware

Roland was discovered by Michael Gillespie and belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Developers spread this infection to extort cryptocurrency from users with affected computers. Roland encrypts data and makes files unusable unless a ransom is paid. It adds the ".roland" extension to every encryp

Recognizer Ransomware
Ransomware

Recognizer Ransomware

Discovered by JAMESWT, Recognizer is an updated version of high-risk ransomware called Paradise. Just like its predecessor, Recognizer encrypts most stored files and adds the "._      _{file@p-security.li}.Recognizer" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" might

ConvertoPDF Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

ConvertoPDF Browser Hijacker

According to the developers, the ConvertoPDF app allows users to quickly convert PDF files directly from their browsers. This may seem to be a useful feature, however, ConvertoPDF is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker. Generally, people download and install apps of this t

vxCrypter Ransomware
Ransomware

vxCrypter Ransomware

Discovered by Lawrence Abrams, vxCrypter is software that is categorized as ransomware. Like most programs of this type, it prevents victims from accessing their data unless a ransom is paid. It adds the ".xLck" extension to each encrypted file. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.xLck" afte

Qsearch.com POP-UP Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Qsearch.com POP-UP Redirect (Mac)

qsearch.com is an untrustworthy website that is promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Therefore, most people visit this website due to PUAs installed on their browsers (or computers). These apps cause unwanted redirects, collect user-system information, and display intrusive

Tontritrattof.info POP-UP Redirect
Adware

Tontritrattof.info POP-UP Redirect

The tontritrattof.info website displays dubious content or opens other malicious websites. This rogue site is very similar to hajoopteg.com, lythenheckwo.info, time2notification.com, and many others. Most visitors are forced to open tontritrattof.info by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) in