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What kind of page is jollycrowds[.]com?

Jollycrowds[.]com can redirect visitors to various untrustworthy pages. Also, it asks for permission to show notifications. This page gets opened through clicked shady advertisements, other dubious pages, or installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) - users do not open jollycrowds[.]com on purpose.

What is Cybelium ransomware?

Cybelium is a piece of malicious software classified as ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data (render files unusable) and demand ransoms for the decryption.

Affected files are appended with a ".cybel" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.cybel", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.cybel", etc. Once this process is complete, a ransom note - "RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT" - is dropped onto the desktop.

What is GlobeImposter (.xls) ransomware?

GlobeImposter (.xls) encrypts files and appends the ".xls" extension to each encrypted file's filename. For example, a file named "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.xls", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.xls", and so on. GlobeImposter (.xls) creates the "read-me.txt" file to provide instructions on how to contact the attackers for data recovery.

What is MapperTrack adware?

MapperTrack generates revenue for its developer by displaying advertisements and promoting a fake search engine. MapperTrack has the qualities of an adware-type app and a browser hijacker. It is very uncommon for apps of this type to be downloaded and installed knowingly. Therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What is ExcitingCentral?

ExcitingCentral is a piece of rogue software categorized as adware. It also has browser hijacker qualities. Since most users unintentionally download/install products within these categories, they are also considered to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

What is Inferno ransomware?

Inferno is a new variant of ransomware called Avaddon. This variant encrypts files and appends the ".avdn" extension to their filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.avdn", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.avdn". To provide information regarding data decryption, Inferno creates the "210201-readme.html" file (a ransom note).

What is Chinadecryption2021 ransomware?

Chinadecryption2021is a ransomware-type program. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, this malware renders files inaccessible and asks for payment to restore access to the data.

Files are appended with ".chinadecryption2021.[victim's_ID]" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear similar to "1.jpg.chinadecryption2021.D9C-F8C-C49" - following encryption. Afterwards, a ransom note - "!!! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT" - is created.

What is PathPanel adware?

PathPanel is classified as adware because it delivers advertisements. PathPanel also falls into the category of browser hijackers - it changes the web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. Most users download and install apps of this type inadvertently. Thus, PathPanel and similar apps are called potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What is Locked ransomware?

Locked ransomware belongs to a ransomware family called VoidCrypt. It encrypts files and appends the dexter.xanax@tutanota.com email address, a string of random characters, and the ".locked" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.[dexter.xanax@tutanota.com][MJ-LW1687953420].locked", and so on. Locked also creates identical two ransom notes: "矜鰠Á" and "ነǁ" files.

What is SearchMultiplyResults adware?

SearchMultiplyResults generates advertisements and makes changes in the web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. This application is distributed through a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. Thus, the chance that someone would download and install it on purpose is small.