SOLO is another ransomware-type virus discovered by Michael Gillespie. This malware is designed to infiltrate computers and encrypt data using AES cryptography. During encryption, SOLO adds its name as an extension to each encrypted file. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.SOLO".
Once installed on web browsers, the ViewMyPDF app supposedly provides a catalogue of games. This may seem a useful tool to access thousands of games, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), an adware-type application that most users install inadvertently without the
"Error FXX000" is a fake error message (many people encounter fake messages: errors, alerts, virus notifications, etc.). Generally, this type of message appears on untrustworthy websites that users visit unintentionally. In most cases, they are redirected to these sites by potentially unwanted
Like many other spam email campaigns of this type, "Hacker who cracked your email and device Email Scam" is designed to blackmail people. Cyber criminals send emails stating that your computer has been infected, hacked etc. In this case, they claim that they have installed a remote access tool and
notifications-online.systems is one of many rogue websites (such as chardwardse.club, notification-browser.tools, confirm-browser.com, and so on). All are similar and designed to redirect visitors to other untrustworthy sites. Most users arrive at notifications-online.systems unintentionally - t
There are many high-risk ransomware-type viruses available online, including Charm, which was was first discovered by malware researcher Michael Gillespie. Once this virus has infiltrated the system, it encrypts users' files using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. Charm ransomware renames all enc
PDF Maker is a dubious application that supposedly allows users to manage PDF files. Its appearance suggests that this app is legitimate and useful, however, PDF Maker is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. The main reasons for these negative associatio
MacOSDefender is a rogue application designed to take control of installed web browsers. Developers proliferate MacOSDefender using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling", and thus it often infiltrates systems without permission. Research shows that, after hijacking browsers, MacOSDefen
TaxCenterNow is a product by Mindspark Interactive Network. According to its developers, this app allows users to receive various information about taxes directly from their browsers using integrated tax-related (and other) quick access buttons. This tool may seem useful, however, it is categorize
According to developers, homesweeklies.com is a search engine (similar to search.playsearchnow.com) that offers a supposedly enhanced browsing experience and improved results. In fact, these are simply attempts to give the impression of legitimacy - homesweeklies.com is promoted using deceptive