"This is not a formal email" is the name of a scam campaign - a large-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. This campaign uses the sextortion scam model. In other words, the letter sender proclaims to have made an explicit, compromising video of the recipient - and t
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that prevents victims from using their files by encrypting them. Usually, victims cannot decrypt their files without the right decryption tool. Ransomware generates a ransom note with instructions on how to purchase that tool. It is very common that malw
UltraWebFormat is a piece of rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by promoting (causing redirects to) the search.7ax6.com fake search engine - by making changes to browser settings. Additionally, UltraWebFormat adds the "Managed by your organization" feature to Google C
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SimpleProjectSearch is classified as adware and a browser hijacker - it generates advertisements and promotes a fake search engine (by making certain changes in settings of a web browser). It is common that both adware-type apps and browser hijackers gather information about users as well. It i
"You Are Our Winner Today!" is a deceptive pop-up message displayed by various rogue sites. Research shows that, in most cases, users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by various PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) and intrusive ads delivered by other sites. Furthermore, pote
"Onlinemart Reward scam" is a scheme run on various untrustworthy websites. This scam claims that by completing a brief survey, users will receive a reward worth at least 90 USD. It must be emphasized that the information provided by the fake "Onlinemart Reward" is false. Hence, regardless of wha
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts files. Cybercriminals monetize it by selling decryption tools. Typically, only the attackers have the right decryption software, key. Usually, ransomware displays or creates a ransom note with instructions on how to contact the attackers and other det
Qlocker is a ransomware-type malicious program. Malware within this classification operates by rendering data inaccessible (primarily by encrypting it) and demands ransoms for access recovery. In case of Qlocker, it affects victims' files by storing them in password-protected 7zip archives. The o
As a rule, scammers behind sextortion email scams claim to have hacked a computer and recorded recipients while they were visiting adult websites. Scammers threaten to publish the video/send it to other people, unless recipients pay a certain amount of Bitcoin to the provided wallet address. Such