Ransomware is a type of malware that cybercriminals monetize by getting paid for decryption tools. XMRLocker ransomware encrypts files, renames them by appending the ".[XMRLocker]" extension (for example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.[XMRLocker]", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.[XMRLocker]") and c
Similar to lootynews.com, romanticdating-day.com, kaba-zaba.com, scleriends.website, and countless others, 1video-online[.]me is a rogue webpage. It operates by presenting visitors with unreliable/dubious content and/or redirecting them to deceptive/malicious sites. Rogue websites are usually acc
"RingCentral email scam" refers to a spam campaign - a large-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The letters sent through this campaign are disguised as notifications about a new voice message from RingCentral - a cloud-based communication service provider. It mus
search.hidesearch.bid is a fake Internet search engine that, according to the developers, enhances users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, search.hidesearch.bid may appear to be a legitimate search engine (such as Yahoo, Bing, and, Google) a
Chump is a rogue browser extension endorsed as a tool to customize keyboard shortcuts for easy access to favorite websites. It is classified as adware due to running intrusive advertisement campaigns. Furthermore, Chump spies on users' browsing activity. Due to the questionable methods used to di
ReverseRat is the name of a remote access trojan (RAT) that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the infected computers. Typically, cybercriminals use trojans of this type to distribute malware (infect computers with additional malware), steal sensitive information, watch or listen to v
GoSportSearch is a piece of rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by promoting (i.e., causing redirects to) the gosportsearch.com fake search engine through alterations to browser settings. Additionally, GoSportSearch likely spies on users' browsing habits, as such data tr
Mishmash is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, victims cannot access/use the files affected by Mishmash, and they are asked to pay - to recover access/use of their data. Typically, ransomware renames encrypted files, but that
Babyk is a type of malware that encrypts files, appends the ".babyk" extension to their filenames, and creates ransom notes (text files named "How To Restore Your Files.txt") in all folders containing encrypted files. Its ransom notes contain payment information. Babyk modifies filenames like this
Belonging to the Pirrit adware family, TabHelper is a rogue application. Following successful infiltration, it delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns. Furthermore, most adware-type apps have data tracking abilities. Hence, TabHelper likely has such functionalities as well. TabHelper may al