Proxy Virus (also known as MITM Proxy Virus) is a type of browser-hijacking program that has recently become popular. In order to spread this infection, cyber criminals often use various adware-type applications. In most cases, these infiltrate computers without users' permission. Adware is als
Your Easy Forms is a browser app that supposedly allows quick access to various popular forms (for example, IRS and tax-related forms). This feature can be used directly from the browser's new tab (window). Note, however, that Your Easy Forms is a browser hijacker, a potentially unwanted app (PUA
feedmedia[.]me is a deceptive website that redirects visitors to other rogue sites and feeds them with dubious content. It shares many similarities with tontorcaltedron.info, torlock.com, fortorsarrabse.info, and many other sites. Most visitors arrive at feedmedia[.]me inadvertently - they are re
trovi.com is a dubious website promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) called hijackers. One of these hijackers is weknow.ac, which is bundled into the setup of a fake Flash Player installer (updater). Browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) that
"Your Windows Computer Could Be Infected With Viruses!" is a scam promoted on an untrustworthy website that encourages visitors to remove viruses with a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Neither websites of this type nor software promoted through them should ever be trusted. If this page op
Discovered by Raby, LotR is high-risk ransomware belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. As with most ransomware infections, LotR stealthily infiltrates computers and encrypts stored files. Additionally, LotR appends filenames with the ".[new_wave@tuta.io].LotR" extension (e.g., "sample.
Discovered by Jérôme Segura, Maze is a ransomware-type program. People who have computers infected with Maze cannot access their files/data - the program encrypts files and keeps them in that state until a ransom is paid. Furthermore, it renames all encrypted files by adding a random extension to
Discovered by Jorge Mieres, KPOT is a high-risk trojan designed to steal various personal information. This malware is typically distributed using fake web browser updaters (more information), however, this trojan was previously distributed using spam email campaigns. KPOT can be purchased for $1
"Windows hard disk is at high risk" is a technical support scam that is promoted on a deceptive website. Scam websites of this type are used to extort money from unsuspecting people by tricking them into paying for unnecessary software or services. Typically, people do not visit websites of this
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Beets is the name of a malicious program classified as ransomware and which is part of the Dharma ransomware family. Ransomware developers use these programs to encrypt victims' data and force them to purchase a decryption tool/key. Beets renames each encrypted file