Speedsearch.xyz is the address of a fake search engine. Typically, such web searchers are promoted by PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) classified as browser hijackers. It is noteworthy that both illegitimate search engines and the software endorsing them - often spy on users' browsing acti
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Foxxy is a type of malware that encrypts files and appends a new extension (".foxxy") to their filenames. For example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.foxxy", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.foxxy". Foxxy generates two ransom notes: a displays a pop-up window and creates the "___RECOVER__FILES__.foxxy
Syjua is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible) and demand payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with a random character string and a ".syjua" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear similar to "
Zaps belongs to a family of ransomware called Djvu. This ransomware encrypts files and appends its extension (".zaps") to their filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.zaps", "sample.jpg" to "sample.jpg.zaps", and so on. It also creates a ransom note (the "_readme.txt" file) containin
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Piton is a new variant of the Babuk ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (locking files) and demanding payment for the decryption. During the encryption process, files are appended with a ".piton" extension. For example, a file originally titled "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.piton", "2.jpg
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Maql is a type of malware that encrypts files, appends the ".maql" extension to the filename of each encrypted file, and creates the "_readme.txt" file (a ransom note). It renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.maql", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.maql", and so on. Maql is part of the Djvu ransomware family.