Pop Star is a rogue browser extension categorized as adware. It runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and spies on users' browsing activity. Due to the questionable techniques used to distribute adware-type products, they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Ad
Power Blocker is advertised as an extension that blocks advertisements. Ironically, this application generates revenue for its developers by generating advertisements. Also, it reads and changes data while users browse the web. Users rarely install adware knowingly. Thus, this and similar apps are
"Gas Sensing Solutions (GSS) email scam" refers to a spam campaign. The deceptive emails sent through this campaign are disguised as letters from Gas Sensing Solutions (GSS) - a legitimate company. These emails are in no way associated with this company. The goal of the campaign is to promote a ph
Evolution is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible) and demanding payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with the ".evolution" extension. For example, a file initially titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.evolution", and so on. Af
Scammers behind phishing emails try to trick recipients into sharing personal information with them. Most of them ask for usernames and passwords, social security numbers, credit card details, personal identification numbers (PINs), or other sensitive information. This email is used to extract log
Kuukostealer is a malicious program written in the Python programming language. The primary functionality of this malware is extraction of personal and vulnerable information from infected systems. Kuukostealer has keylogging abilities. In other words, it records keystrokes. Typically, cyb
Unibovwood is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible) and demanding ransoms for the decryption. Typically ransomware renames the affected files; that is not the case with Unibovwood. After the encryption process is complete, rans
Liquid is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing their files (it encrypts them) unless a ransom is paid. It also renames files and creates the "Liquid.hta" file (ransom note). Liquid ransomware renames filenames by prepending the victim's ID, unknownteam@criptext.com email address
UpgradeActivity is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Since users typically download/install software products of this kind inadvertently - they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, banners, coupon
AccessibilityMethod displays advertisements and changes web browser's settings (promotes a fake search engine). The majority of apps like AccessibilityMethod are distributed using questionable, deceptive methods. Therefore, users download and install them inadvertently. AccessibilityMeth