MegaLocker ransomware is designed to prevent victims from accessing files/data by encryption. In most cases, programs of this type encrypt files stored on the computer, however, following infiltration, MegaLocker searches for connections to Samba servers and attempts to guess passwords used to con
Langolier was discovered by Emmanuel_ADC-Soft. This malicious program belongs to the Scarab ransomware family. Like most programs of this type, it is used by cyber criminals to encrypt data stored on the victim's computer and to keep it unusable until a ransom is paid. Langolier renames encrypted
Etols is a malicious program, a ransomware-type virus that encrypts files stored on the computer and allows developers to demand ransom payments. The program belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. Etols renames each encrypted by adding the ".etols" extension. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.e
Discovered by GrujaRS, Tellyouthepass is one of many ransomware-type programs used to block access to files by encryption and keep them in this state unless a ransom is paid. The program renames all encrypted files by adding the ".locked" extension and creates a ransom message in a text file call
"Trojan IRC/Backdor.SdBot4.FRV" is a fake virus alert that appears when users visit a scam website. Scammers use the site to trick people into downloading an unwanted application called MacRepair that supposedly removes 'detected viruses'. We strongly recommend that you do not trust this scam.
"Your Mac is infected with 4 viruses" is a fake virus alert that appears when opening a scam website. Like most scams of this type, it attempts to trick people into downloading a dubious application - in this case, cleaning software for Mac computers. Typically, these websites are opened by pot
butitereventwil[.]info is one of many rogue websites designed to cause redirects to other untrustworthy sites or display dubious content. This website is similar to many other pages of this type such as refrebrepheon[.]info, ketintontrat[.]info, and maranhesduve[.]club. People do not generally vi
The internet is full of deceptive websites such as apple.security-help-center[.]club. This site is a scam that promotes a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Mac-Tuneup-Pro. It does this by displaying fake virus alerts urging visitors to scan their systems, and then to download and ins
As its name suggests, the Easy Access to Internet Services application provides quick and easy access to popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and many others. In fact, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker. Most people install PUAs
Best File Converter is a file conversion application that supposedly converts .doc files to and from PDF format directly from the browser (new tab page). In fact, as with many other applications of this type, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker. Best