Encoded01 (also known as Sugar) is ransomware that encrypts files and creates the "BackFiles_encoded01.txt" file containing instructions on how to contact the attackers. It also appends the ".encoded01" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.encoded01", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg
V4cnyy is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible) and demand ransoms for the decryption. Affected files are appended with a ".v4cnyy" extension. For example, a file initially named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.v4cnyy",
Ytop1[.]com is an untrustworthy website designed to allow users to convert videos from media platform links (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, etc.) - to downloadable audio (MP3) files. This site infringes copyright laws, but it also employs rogue advertising networks as a monetization technique. These net
The purpose of protectnconnection[.]icu page is to trick its visitors into downloading (and then installing) a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that is supposed to remove detected viruses. Protectnconnection[.]icu is an untrustworthy page that uses a scare tactic to promote questionable so
UnitNetwork is a rogue app classified as adware. It also operates as a browser hijacker. Since most users inadvertently download/install such apps, they are also considered to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). Adware can display pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other intrusive a
AddSystem displays advertisements and changes web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. This app functions as adware and a browser hijacker. A big part of apps of this kind gets installed unintentionally. Thus, AddSystem and similar apps are categorized as potentially unwanted appl
Futm is a malicious program belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data (locking files) and demanding payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with the ".futm" extension. For example, a file initially named "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.futm", "2.jpg" a
Musmentportal[.]com opens questionable websites and loads deceptive content to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications. This page is similar to fresh-content[.]biz, allactualjournal[.]com, rplnd1[.]com, and many more. Users do not go to these pages intentionally. Musmentporta
DarkLoader is a piece of malicious software specifically targeting Grand Theft Auto (GTA) video game related content. There is reason to believe that this program also targets Minecraft - the 3D world construction video game. However, malware can have a wide variety of harmful abilities. Therefore
Ada is the name of a malicious program, which is part of the VoidCrypt ransomware group. It is designed to encrypt data (render files unusable) and demand payment for the decryption. As Ada ransomware encrypts, filenames are appended with the cyber criminals' email address, a unique ID assigned t