Wcg is malicious software, which is part of the Dharma ransomware group. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. I.e., files stored on devices become inaccessible and are renamed, and victims receive payment demands for access r
Generally, when cyber criminals use malspam to deliver malware, they send emails that are disguised as official, important and/or urgent messages from legitimate companies and organizations and contain a malicious attachment or download link for a malicious file. Their main goal is to trick as man
Ransomware is a type of malware used by cyber criminals to block access or limit availability to infected systems or data. Victims cannot access/use their data until a ransom is paid. Text ransomware is employed for the same purpose. This ransomware encrypts files and renames them by adding the v
Users with browsers hijacked by browser hijackers are generally forced to open various bogus websites - these programs change certain browser settings, usually to promote fake search engines. SuperPDFSearch changes settings to superpdfsearch.com. SuperPDFSearch might also gather browsing data and
Mobile ransomware is used to steal sensitive information or lock devices (prevent victims from accessing the operating system or using files stored on devices). Generally, cyber criminals behind ransomware demand payment in return for a decryption tool or key. Hackerz encrypts files, locks the sc
load28[.]biz is a rogue website, which shares many similarities with goodmode.biz, pointcaptchaspot.com, zvideo-live.com, and thousands of others. This page operates by presenting visitors with dubious content and/or redirecting them to other bogus/malicious sites. Visitors seldom access load28[.
This ransomware was discovered by xiaopao. AlbDecryptor is a type of malware that encrypts files (prevents victims from accessing or using them) and displays a ransom message in a pop-up window that contains payment and contact information, and various other details. AlbDecryptor also renames fi
"N26 Email Scam" is a the name of a spam campaign targeting Italian-speaking N26 bank clients. The term "spam campaign" defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. N26 is a legitimate online bank headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The "N26 Email Scam" messag
Belonging to the Makop ransomware family, Vassago is data-encryption malware that makes ransom demands for decryption. Systems infected with this malicious software have their files rendered inaccessible and renamed, and victims receive payment demands for decryption tools to recover access and to
One of the most popular ways to distribute malware is to send emails that contain malicious attachments or website links. Once opened, malicious attachments (or files downloaded via website links) install malicious software. Typically, cyber criminals behind such emails claim to be from legitimat