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What is Off_the_grid ransomware?

Off_the_grid blocks access to files by encrypting them and appends the ".lock" extension to their filenames. It renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.lock", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.lock", and so on. Off_the_grid also creates a ransom note, a text file named "readme.txt".

What is s1-n[.]com?

Similar to life-change-about.me, digitalcaptcha.top, ralemploay.space, and countless others, s1-n[.]com is a rogue website. It operates by loading dubious content and/or redirecting visitors to other (likely unreliable or malicious) sites.

Users typically access such webpages via redirects caused by untrustworthy sites, intrusive ads, or PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) installed.

What kind of software is Windows Manager?

Windows Manager, also known as AdvancedWindowsManager, is an adware-type application. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., this app displays various undesirable and harmful ads).

In addition, adware usually has data tracking abilities, and Windows Manager likely has this functionality as well. Due to the questionable tactics used to distribute Windows Manager, it is classified as an unwanted application.

It is noteworthy that this piece of software has often been distributed bundled with other untrustworthy content. Therefore, by downloading/installing Windows Manager, users may also inadvertently allow additional adware, browser hijackers, and other unwanted apps into their devices.

In some cases, adware has been observed being proliferated together with malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, etc.).

What is Farlock ransomware?

Belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family, Farlock is a malicious program designed to encrypt data (render files unusable) and demand payment for the decryption.

Affected files are appended with an extension; however, the extension itself depends on the Farlock's variant. For example, one version appends files with ".farlock3" (e.g., "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.farlock3"), another with - ".farlock11" ("1.jpg" as "1.jpg.farlock11"). Afterwards, a ransom note - "HOW_TO_RECOVER_DATA.html" - is dropped onto the desktop.

What is read-before-the-rest[.]com site?

Read-before-the-rest[.]com has the same purpose as alfaiztech[.]com, life-change-about[.]me, fewmonthst[.]space, and plenty of other pages. It is designed to trick users into allowing it to display notifications and open untrustworthy websites. Users do not open pages like read-before-the-rest[.]com on purpose.

What is Ba7md ransomware?

Ba7md is a type of malware that encrypts files, modifies their filenames and creates the "2Ym7_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt" file containing contact information and other details. Ba7md renames files by appending a string of random characters and the ".ba7md" extension to their filenames.

Ba7md renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Lr_YzsVIsscuH3NQfzN_XtZfQakRWgTz8gfCZW5jcNr_BJst5hIa7wM0.ba7md", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.Lr_YzsVIsscuH3NQfzN_XtZfQakRWgTz8gfCZW5jcNr_BJst5hIa7wM0.ba7md", and so on. Ba7md is a variant of another ransomware called Hive.

What is iTerm2 malware?

iTerm2 malware refers to a trojanized iTerm2 application, which operates as backdoor-type malicious software. Despite its appearance bearing little difference to the legitimate iTerm2 app, the fake program injects systems with malicious code and/or additional malware following installation.

It is noteworthy that the trojanized app has been distributed through websites disguised as the official iTerm2 site. Furthermore, certain search engines have been observed promoting the malicious webpages.

What is SF Express email scam?

The purpose of this email scam is to trick recipients into providing login credentials on a fake SF Express website. It is disguised as a letter regarding an incoming package. SF Express is a legitimate Chinese multinational delivery services and logistics company that has nothing to do with this phishing email.

What is "Your email will be suspended Scam"?

"Your email will be suspended Scam" refers to a spam campaign. These letters are presented as notifications concerning an impending suspension of the recipients' email accounts due to detected suspicious activity. The goal of the scam emails is to trick users into attempting to sign into their email accounts via a phishing website.

What is alfaiztech[.]com page?

Alfaiztech[.]com promotes questionable pages and uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. This site is similar to life-change-about[.]me, fewmonthst[.]space, news-keheza[.]cc, and hundreds of other pages.