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WinCrypto is a piece of malicious software classified as ransomware. It encrypts data (renders files inaccessible) and demands payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with the ".wincrypto" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jgp.wincrypto", "2.jpg" as "2
RSFDD is ransomware that blocks access to files (encrypts files), modifies their filenames, and creates a ransom note (the "ReadMe.txt" file). RSFDD appends the victim's ID, john.karick@mailfence.com email address, and ".RSFDD" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg-Id3
"Firewall Error: #ST43400X" is a technical support scam targeting Japanese-speaking users. This scheme claims that access to the device has been restricted due to detected threats. It must be emphasized that this error is fake and in no way associated with the Microsoft Corporation. Scam-promoted
"Norton Security - Your PC is infected with 5 viruses!" is a deceptive virus notification displayed by a fake Norton (a legitimate anti-virus or anti-malware software product) website. Pages of this type are used to extract personal information, fraudulently promote legitimate or untrustworthy sof
Midas is the rebranded version of Haron ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data (lock files) and demand ransoms for the decryption. Malware of this type typically renames the encrypted files, since Midas ransomware primarily targets companies and other large entities - it appends filenames wit
The purpose of this email is to trick recipients into infecting their computers with a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called AgentTesla. It has an archive file attached to it. That archive file contains an executable file designed to inject AgentTesla. This email is disguised as a letter from
"Critical Framework Error" is a technical support scam. This scheme claims that Windows has blocked a harmful program from running and urges users to call the provided support helpline. It must be emphasized that all of these claims are false. This scam is in no way associated with the Microsoft C
It is a phishing email that scammers use to trick recipients into providing their Microsoft, Google, and possibly other account login credentials. It contains a link designed to open a deceptive website asking to provide an email address and password. Scammers attempt to trick recipients i
Shgv ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files, generates a ransom note ("_readme.txt"), and appends its extension (".shgv") to filenames. This ransomware variant belongs to the Djvu family. An example of how Shgv modifies filenames: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.shgv", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.