Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Nostro is a computer infection that belongs to the Garrantydecrypt ransomware family. Once a computer is infected, Nostro blocks access to files by encryption and displays a ransom-demand message within the "#RECOVERY_FILES#.txt" text file. Encrypted files are ren
Belonging to Paradise ransomware family, VACv2 is a malicious program (ransomware) that was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Like most ransomware-type programs, it is designed to lock (encrypt) files stored on the system. Cyber criminals who design these infections generally demand ransom payments
goto-searchitnow.global.ssl.fastly.net is another variant of a fake search engine called searchitnow.info. Developers claim that this site enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance, goto-searchitnow.global.ssl.fastly.net may seem legitimate, but deve
"Microsoft Authorised Device Care" is a deceptive website that may seem to be a legitimate virus alert from Microsoft. In fact, Microsoft has nothing to do with this scam. Typically, users are redirected to these websites by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). These unwanted apps are often
"$1000 VISA Gift Card" is a scam message delivered by various deceptive websites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads delivered by other rogue sites. Be aware that unwanted apps ty
hesthenhepattont.club is categorized as a rogue website (similar to click.newsfeed.support, 1fuzz.com, 366security.site, and many others) that displays content and redirects visitors to other untrustworthy web pages. Users often arrive at this website unintentionally due to potentially unwanted ap
resultsinquire.com is very similar to trackpackage.world, advisurf.com, web-explore.com, and many other sites. This fake search engine is presented as a legitimate site such as Google, Yahoo, and other well-known search engines. In fact, resultsinquire.com is promoted using rogue download/install
The Folder Share app supposedly helps users to share folders (read Windows folders and distribute files within), however, it is also classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), an adware-type app. Many users install PUAs unintentionally. These rogue apps then go on to feed users with a
JungleSec is a ransomware-type computer infection that targets mostly Linux servers. In some cases, however, it also infiltrates Windows/Mac servers. Like most viruses of this type, it is designed to encrypt data. To retrieve (decrypt) their files, victims are encouraged to pay developers a ransom
First discovered by Leo, Tunca is a computer infection (ransomware). As with most programs of this type, it is designed to block access to files by encryption. Once encrypted, each file is renamed by adding the ".tunca" extension. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.tunca". Once a computer is inf