Hoffmx is a ransomware-type program, which encrypts data (locks files) and demands ransoms for the decryption (access recovery). Compromised files are appended with a ".hoffmx" extension. To elaborate, a file initially named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.hoffmx" - after encryption. Once this pro
Topcipher is the name of ransomware designed to encrypt and rename files, and create a text file containing a ransom note. It appends the topcipher24@gmail.com email address, a string of random characters, and the ".topcipher" extension to filenames. For example, Topcipher renames "1.jpg" to "1.j
Yjqs is ransomware that prevents victims from accessing files by encrypting them. Also, Yjqs appends the ".yjqs" extension to filenames (for example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.yjqs", "sample.png" to "sample.png.yjqs"), and creates a text file ("_readme.txt") containing a ransom note. Yjqs is pa
Tiontowriting[.]xyz is a rogue website similar to linkwinners.net, yourcoolfeed.com, hrougthatsidh.club, and thousands of others. It is designed to load dubious content, push its browser notifications, and/or redirect visitors to various (likely untrustworthy or malicious) webpages. Most users ar
RaZiO is a malicious program that is part of the Xorist ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data (render files unusable) and demand ransoms for the decryption. Compromised files are appended with a ".RaZiO" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.Ra
Tgipus is ransomware - malware that encrypts files and generates a ransom note. Also, it renames files by appending the victim's ID and ".tgipus" extension to filenames. For example, it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.tgipus", "sample.png" to "sample.png.tgipus". Tgipus drops its ransom note (the "RESTO
SkillManager is an adware-type app with browser hijacker qualities. Due to the questionable methods used to proliferate SkillManager, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Adware enables the placement of third-party graphical content (e.g., pop-ups, coupons,
Xot5ik is a ransomware-type program. It encrypts data (locks files) for the purpose of making ransom demands for the decryption. Affected files are appended with a ".xot5ik" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.xot5ik", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.xot5ik", "3.jpg"
AlgorithmTelecommunication is an adware-type application that has the qualities of a browser hijacker. It is designed to generate advertisements and promote a fake search engine (by changing the web browser's settings). Most apps like AlgorithmTelecommunication are promoted and (or) distributed
SimpleAccount is a rogue app with adware and browser hijacker qualities. Furthermore, since most users inadvertently download/install software products of this type - they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware can display pop-ups, banners, coupons, and