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Windows 10 May Be In Danger POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Windows 10 May Be In Danger POP-UP Scam

It is one of the websites running a fraudulent advertising campaign. This deceptive website uses a scare tactic to promote legitimate antivirus software called Total AV. Usually, these pages are promoted through misleading advertisements, other shady websites, and potentially unwanted apps (PUAs).

Zppl8 Ransomware
Ransomware

Zppl8 Ransomware

Zppl8 is ransomware that encrypts files and modifies their filenames by appending a string of random characters and the ".zppl8" extension. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.bZmReIcUCE6-P0nad3or9k49iED4c_MlVYCiX7J7tuP_m8AP3Ts4wzE0.zppl8", "image.png" to "image.png.bZmReIcUCE6-P0nad3or9k49i

DeployUpdater Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

DeployUpdater Adware (Mac)

DeployUpdater is adware that has the qualities of a browser hijacker. This app displays advertisements and hijacks a web browser to promote a fake search engine by changing its settings. Most users download and install adware unintentionally because it is promoted and distributed using questiona

Webdefencesurvey.com Ads
Notification Spam

Webdefencesurvey.com Ads

Webdefencesurvey[.]com displays deceptive content and asks for permission to show notifications. Also, it redirects visitors to untrustworthy pages. Webdefencesurvey[.]com is not a trustworthy website. It is pretty similar to rewardsltd[.]com, stayprotectedsupport[.]com, defender-scanning[.]xyz, a

Big Dark Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Big Dark Browser Hijacker

big dark is the name of a browser hijacker promoting ytood.com - a fake search engine. big dark hijacks a browser by changing its settings. Most browser-hijacking apps are promoted/distributed using questionable (often deceptive) methods. Thus, a big part of them gets downloaded and installed inad

Greattypecaptcha.top Ads
Notification Spam

Greattypecaptcha.top Ads

Greattypecaptcha[.]top is one of the websites designed to trick users into allowing it to show notifications. It can also redirect visitors to other untrustworthy pages. Greattypecaptcha[.]top is similar to mykiger[.]com, stayprotectedsupport[.]com, defender-scanning[.]xyz, and hundreds of others.

Česká Pošta Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Česká Pošta Email Scam

It is a phishing email that scammers use to trick recipients into opening a deceptive page and providing sensitive information. This email is disguised as a letter from the Czech Post/Česká pošta (the state-owned postal company of the Czech Republic). This email is disguised as a letter re

8zvpm Ransomware
Ransomware

8zvpm Ransomware

8zvpm is ransomware that blocks access to files (encrypts files), appends a string of random characters and the ".8zvpm" extension to filenames, and creates a ransom note (the "vyS2_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt" file) on a desktop. An example of how 8zvpm modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.O_

ExpandedNet Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ExpandedNet Adware (Mac)

ExpandedNet is advertising-supported software. It generates advertisements. In addition to that, ExpandedNet changes web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine (it functions as a browser hijacker). This app is distributed using a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. ExpandedNet

Ver Ransomware
Ransomware

Ver Ransomware

Ver is ransomware that encrypts files and appends the ".ver" extension (and the victim's ID, quacksalver@onionmail.org email address) to filenames. It also displays a pop-up window and creates the "info.txt" file containing a ransom note. This ransomware is part of the Dharma family. For example,