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Kb2j4 Ransomware
Ransomware

Kb2j4 Ransomware

Kb2j4 encrypts and renames files by appending a string of random characters and the ".kb2j4" extension. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Ge1wMvvmzKscu80EPt8JMO9zC-0HiOqqh-zaaMgSL9vkuGtyKhVlaN-P-zQwJ1oQ.kb2j4", and so on. It also creates the "EtbD_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt" text file (a ransom no

GeneralAnalog Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

GeneralAnalog Adware (Mac)

GeneralAnalog is an adware-type app with browser hijacker qualities. Due to the questionable methods used to distribute software products within these classifications, they are also deemed to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware delivers various pop-ups, banners, coupons,

SampleCheck Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SampleCheck Adware (Mac)

SampleCheck generates revenue for its developer by displaying ads and promoting a specific website (fake search engine). Most users download and install advertising-supported software and browser hijackers like SampleCheck unknowingly. Thus, SampleCheck and similar apps are categorized as potent

Covid-19 Stimulus Payment Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Covid-19 Stimulus Payment Email Scam

"Covid-19 stimulus payment Email Scam" refers to a spam campaign. These scam emails claim to contain the receipt of a COVID-19 stimulus payment. Instead, the fake letters have a phishing file attached to them. This attachment attempts to trick users into disclosing their email account log-in crede

ANSR Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

ANSR Email Virus

The purpose of emails used to deliver malware is to trick recipients into opening a malicious file. Usually, these emails are disguised as letters from legitimate institutions, companies, or other entities. This particular malspam campaign is used to distribute a malicious VBS script. This e

Mp3convert.cc Suspicious Website
Adware

Mp3convert.cc Suspicious Website

Mp3convert[.]cc is a rogue site capable of converting videos hosted on various online platforms (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to downloadable MP3 audio files. This website infringes copyright laws and endangers device/user safety. Mp3convert[.]cc uses rogue advertising networks, whic

MME Ransomware
Ransomware

MME Ransomware

MME encrypts files and appends the ".MME" extension to their filenames (for example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.MME", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.MME"). MME also creates the "Read_Me.txt" file (a ransom note) containing instructions on how to contact the attackers. Screenshot of a message encouraging

TopADSBlockSearch Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

TopADSBlockSearch Browser Hijacker

TopADSBlockSearch is a rogue browser extension. It modifies browsers and promotes the topadsblock.com fake search engine; due to this - it is categorized as a browser hijacker. Furthermore, the questionable methods used to distribute browser hijackers also classify them as PUAs (Potentially Unwant

Stream-best-vid.com Ads
Notification Spam

Stream-best-vid.com Ads

The purpose of stream-best-vid[.]com page is to get permission to show notifications and promote questionable websites. There are hundreds of pages like stream-best-vid[.]com (for example, financesurvey24[.]top, emoxan[.]xyz, arfanbajt[.]xyz). Users open them unintentionally. Stream-best-v

Yt5s.com Suspicious Website
Adware

Yt5s.com Suspicious Website

Yt5s[.]com is a rogue website allowing users to download audio and/or video from YouTube. Sites of this type infringe copyright laws; however, they also pose threats to their visitors. Yt5s[.]com employs rogue advertising networks, through which it promotes various untrustworthy and malicious webs