KTC is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data (i.e., rendering files unusable) and demanding ransoms for the decryption. Affected files are appended with a ".KTC" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.KTC", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.KTC", "3.jpg
Covid-666 is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible) and demand payment for the decryption. This malware also damages the MBR (Master Boot Record) and schedules a restart four minutes after the ransomware's executable is opened. Due to this, it becomes impos
Downloadit-on[.]com is one of the many deceptive websites (for example, myhypeposts.com, payments4u[.]org, investmentstar[.]org) designed to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. Additionally, downloadit-on[.]com can redirect visitors to other untrustworthy pages. Download
Profitedsurvey[.]site is a webpage that loads dubious content, pushes its browser notification, and can redirect visitors to other untrustworthy/harmful sites. Pages like profitedsurvey[.]site are typically entered inadvertently, primarily through websites that use rogue advertising networks.
"Chrome search contest 2022" is a pop-up scam delivered by a deceptive website. It displays fake messages to trick unsuspecting visitors into providing personal information. As a rule, scams of this type are promoted through websites that use questionable advertising networks (users do not open th
ImmersiveTask is a piece of software with adware and browser hijacker abilities. Since users typically download/install such apps unintentionally, they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware displays pop-ups, surveys, banners, and other intrusive advertis
Tobepartou.com is a fake search engine promoted through a browser hijacker called Properties (and other apps of this type). The installer ("CS_installer.exe") for Properties browser hijacker is distributed using a deceptive website, download pages for cracked software, YouTube downloaders.
Belonging to the Babuk Locker ransomware family, Cyber is a piece of malicious software designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible) and demand payment for the decryption. Files are appended with a ".cyber" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.cyb
Eeyee is ransomware - malicious software that prevents victims from accessing files by encrypting them. Additionally, it renames files by appending a string of random characters and the ".eeyee" extension to filenames and creates the "6pZZ_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt" text file containing a ransom note. A
"McAfee - Your PC might be vulnerable" is a scam run on various rogue sites. While it is used to endorse the genuine McAfee anti-virus software, this promotion is not created by McAfee Corp. (the developers of McAfee anti-virus) but affiliates seeking to obtain illegitimate commissions. It is not