ZAHACKED is ransomware that encrypts files and changes their filenames. For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.ZAHACKED", "sample.jpg" to "sample.jpg.ZAHACKED". ZAHACKED also displays a pop-up window containing instructions on how to pay for data recovery (decryption). Screensh
Mp3fy[.]com is a rogue website designed as a YouTube converter/downloader. In other words, this site allows users to convert YouTube videos (via links) to downloadable MP3 (audio) files. This service infringes copyright laws. Furthermore, mp3fy[.]com uses rogue advertising networks, which promote
Boombye is a ransomware-type program, which encrypts data (renders files inaccessible) and demands ransoms for the decryption. Affected files are appended with the ".boombye" extension. For example, a file titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.boombye", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.boombye", and so forth. A
Ultratech is the name of an advertising-supported application that has the qualities of a browser hijacker. The purpose of this app is to generate ads and promote a fake search engine. It is common for apps like Ultratech to be promoted and (or) distributed using deceptive methods. Ultra
NEEH is one of the ransomware variants belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. This variant encrypts files, appends the victim's ID, needhelp@disroot.org email address, and the ".NEEH" extension to filenames, and generates two ransom notes (pop-up window, "info.txt" file). For example, NEEH re
Fastfrom[.]com is a page allowing users to download videos from YouTube. This site uses rogue advertising networks (redirects users to untrustworthy pages) and asks for permission to deliver notifications. Moreover, fastfrom[.]com offers an illegal service breaking copyright laws. Fastfrom
Gate is the name of a web browser designed to generate unwanted advertisements. Software that displays advertisements is called adware. Users often download and install software of this type inadvertently. Thus, Gate and other programs of this kind are categorized as potentially unwanted applicati
Loopanews[.]com is a rogue website designed to load questionable content and/or redirect visitors to other (likely untrustworthy or malicious) pages. There are countless sites of this type on the Web; akaiksots.com, rplnd1.com, sweepstakessurvey.org, and fresh-content.biz are but a few examples.
Convert Files 4 Free is an advertising-supported browser extension. It promises to convert files formats, yet it also operates by running intrusive ad campaigns and spying on users' browsing activity. Due to the dubious methods used to distribute adware-type products, they are categorized as PUAs
Jvsmd is a ransomware-type program that encrypts data (renders files unusable) and demands ransoms for the decryption. Affected files are appended with a random character string and the ".jvsmd" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear similar to "1.jpg.w0oxe-2nJxmKnYZJHyu4LeSZkb9