Khonsari is the name of a ransomware family that encrypts files and forces users to pay a ransom to get a decryption tool. It is known that it appends the ".khonsari" extension to filenames (for example, renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.khonsari", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.khonsari") and generates a ransom note
Wvjg8 is a ransomware-type program. It encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with a random character string and a ".wvjg8" extension, e.g., a file like "1.jpg" would appear similar to "1.jpg.qHdHdzwknF54g1MOx26COacBiHBZerGx50wCbKDoV37_rEbHR7vU3eo0.wvjg8"
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As its name suggests, AdBlock Master is supposed to block online advertisements. Ironically, this app itself generates advertisements. Software that displays unwanted ads is called adware. Typically, users download and install adware unknowingly. It is known that AdBlock Master is promoted using m
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
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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