Tohnichi is the name of ransomware that encrypts files, changes their extension to ".tohnichi", and creates the "How to decrypt files.txt" file (a ransom note) in all folders containing encrypted files. Here is an example of how Tohnichi renames files: it changes a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.toh
Captchacheckout[.]top uses a clickbait technique to trick visitors into clicking the "Allow" button (into allowing it to show notifications) and opens other untrustworthy websites. Captchacheckout[.]top is similar to captchaverifier[.]top, captcha-bros[.]com, news-bobicu[.]cc, and a great number o
SimpleConverters is a rogue browser extension categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making alterations to browser settings in order to promote the simpleconverters.com fake search engine. SimpleConverters likely spies on users' browsing activity. Due to the questionable methods used to
Typically, users download and install applications such as NetFunctionSearch unintentionally. Therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications. This app is distributed through a fake installer. It is important to mention that NetFunctionSearch functions both as advertising so
Joseph Romeika is the name of a malicious program classified as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data to demand payment for the decryption. In other words, this malware renders files inaccessible and asks victims to pay - to restore access to their data. During the encryption process, files
BestPDFConverterSearch is a browser hijacker designed to promote the bestpdfconvertersearch.com address, a fake search engine. Like most apps of this type, this browser hijacker promotes a fake search engine by altering a web browser's settings. It is uncommon for browser hijackers to be installed
FlexibleOrigin is a rogue application categorized as adware. Additionally, it has browser hijacker qualities. This app operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and promoting fake search engines through modifications to browser settings. FlexibleOrigin likely had data tracking abilit
Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing their files. It encrypts files and generates a ransom note (or multiple ransom notes) to provide contact and (or) payment information. Usually, ransomware renames encrypted files as well (it changes their extension by appending i
BestADSBlock is a rogue browser extension classified as a browser hijacker. It operates by modifying browser settings to promote bestadsblock.com fake search engine. BestADSBlock also spies on users' browsing activity. Due to questionable methods used to distribute browser hijackers, they are cate
"Adobe Acrobat email virus" refers to a malware-spreading spam campaign. The term "spam campaign" defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The letters distributed through this campaign - claim to contain a review of the recipient's company. It must be em