KOK8 is the name of ransomware designed to encrypt files, modify filenames of encrypted files and provide a ransom note (create the "#KOK8_README#.rtf" file on a desktop). KOK8 replaces filenames with the kok8@protonmail.com email address, a string of random characters and the ".KOK" extension. F
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AKO is ransomware that encrypts files and modifies their filenames by appending the ".AKO" extension. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.AKO", "document.txt" to "document.txt.AKO". AKO generates two ransom notes: "AkoReadMe.html" and "AkoReadMe.txt". This ransomware is part of the MedusaLoc
IndexerService has two purposes: to generate advertisements and promote a fake search engine. It functions as adware and a browser-hijacking app. Typically, apps like IndexerService are distributed (and promoted) using questionable, often deceptive methods. Therefore, users install (and download
Keep Fast Search is a browser hijacker that hijacks a web browser by changing its settings. The purpose of this application is to promote keepfastsearch.com - a fake search engine. Also, it can read browsing history. Users often download and install browser-hijacking apps inadvertently. Ke
Scammers behind this email attempt to trick recipients into believing that they have been selected to receive a donation from the Google Foundation. The file attached to this email (a PDF document) contains a fraudulent request to provide certain information and contact scammers. The PDF d
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Adskip PRO is described as an extension that blocks ads on YouTube, Google and blocks more than 120 ad trackers. However, this app does the opposite - it generates advertisements. For this reason, Adskip PRO falls into the category of advertising-supported software. Adskip PRO displays ads
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