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Prometheus is a ransomware-type malicious program. It is designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible/unusable) and demand ransoms to be paid for the decryption (data access/use recovery). During the encryption process, filenames of the affected files are appended with an extension, which c
Custom Look is described as a color inverted for Chrome web browsers. However, this app is classified as adware not without reason - Custom Look generates unwanted advertisements while users browse the web (it displays ads on websites users visit). It is known that this application collects brows
Whiz Reader is a browser extension endorsed as a tool to aid reading by increasing website legibility through highlighted text. However, this piece of software operates as adware; it delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and collects browsing-related information. Since most users download/in
Ransomware is a type of malware designed to deny a victim access to files on their computer by encrypting them. Usually, ransomware encrypts files and renames them, and generates a ransom note. Lockussss is part of the MedusaLocker ransomware family. This ransomware variant renames encrypted file
SearchWebMesh is an adware-type application that has three purposes: to generate advertisements, promote a fake search engine and collect various data. It has characteristics of both advertising-supported software and a browser hijacker (it promotes a fake search engine by changing the browser's
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files to make them inaccessible for victims until they decrypt them with a tool that the attackers offer to purchase from them. There is a great number of different ransomware variants and various ransomware families. Ehiz belongs to the ransomware f
FatalRAT is the name of a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). A RAT is a type of malware that allows the attacker to remotely control the infected computer and use it for various purposes. Typically, RATs are used to access files and other data, watch computing activities on the screen and capture screen
"Debit Card email scam" refers to a large-scale operation during which deceptive emails are sent by the thousand. The letters distributed through this campaign claim that recipients have a debit card programmed on their name. This fake card supposedly contains a ludicrous sum. It must be emphasiz