Discovered by Michael Gillespie and belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family, Mr-X666 is a malicious ransomware-type program that cyber criminals distribute to extort money (cryptocurrency) from innocent people. This is achieved by encrypting files stored on computers and making ransom dem
As its name suggests, Cleanup My Mac (also distributed as CleanupMY-Mac, Cleanup-My Mac, Cleanup-My-Mac, CleanupMyMac and similar names) is promoted as an application used to clean Mac computers, fix various issues, and improve MacOS system performance. Developers present this app as a system o
First discovered by malware security researcher, Michael Gillespie, Doples is yet another variant of Djvu ransomware. After successful infiltration, Doples encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".dople" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.dople"). Encrypted
"Error XR01F5" is a fake error/virus alert displayed in a pop-up window that appears when visiting a deceptive website. This is a scam used to extort money from people by encouraging them to use paid online services or purchase software. Generally, visitors to this website do not open it intentio
search.searchrs1.com is yet another fake search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites. Judging on appearance alone, search.searchrs1.com may seem legitimate and useful, howev
Developers promote Free - Online Radio as tool, a browser application that allows people to listen to the radio directly from the browser toolbar. This is presented as a legitimate app, however, Free - Online Radio is an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). Adware is ad-supporting
apple.com-repair.live is a deceptive website that scammers use to trick people into believing that their Mac computers are infected and to encourage them to download a potentially unwanted app (PUA) called Mac-Tweak-Pro. Websites and apps that promote this PUA should be trusted. Typically, user
AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker is presented as high quality ad blocking software that uses few CPU and memory resources. This may seem to be a legitimate and useful tool (especially when there are so many ads on the web), however, AdsRemoved - AdBlocker & PopUp Blocker is a potent
"Your Mac is heavily damaged! (33.2%)" is a typical scam (fake virus alert) that is distributed through a deceptive, dubious website. The main purpose of this scam is to trick people into downloading a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Mac-Tweak-Pro by displaying fake notifications a
search.htrackyourpackages.co is yet another fake search engine that, according to the developers, enhances the browsing experience by providing quick access to various websites and delivering the most relevant results. Its appearance suggests that search.htrackyourpackages.co is legitimate and us