WideCluster is the name of an adware-type application with the qualities of a browser hijacker. It can show advertisements and change web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. Typically, apps like WideCluster are promoted/distributed using questionable methods to trick users into d
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Deeep is a malicious program that is part of the Dharma ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible) and demand payment for the decryption. Files are appended with a unique ID assigned to the victim, the cyber criminals' email address, and a ".Deeep" extension. Fo
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CompactFilter is an adware-type app that has browser hijacker abilities. Since most users download/install software products of this kind inadvertently, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware can display intrusive advertisements (e.g., pop-ups, coup
Wnlu is ransomware designed to block access to files and provide a ransom note. It encrypts files, appends the ".wnlu" extension to filenames (for example, renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.wnlu", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.wnlu"), and creates the "_readme.txt" file. Wnlu is one of the variants belonging to the Dj
DoyUk 5.0 is ransomware that blocks access to files by encrypting them. It also renames every encrypted file by appending the ".doyuk" extension to its filename and creates the "Warning.txt" text file (a ransom note). For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.doyuk", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.doyuk". DoyU
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Pyphyfe is a malicious program belonging to the Snatch ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible) and demanding payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with the ".pyphyfe" extension. For example, a file originally named "1.jpg" would appear as
Mkp is a new variant of the Makop ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (locking files) and demanding payment for the decryption. Files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, victim's unique ID, cyber criminals' email address, and the ".mkp" extension. For example, a file tit