Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use with the purpose to block victims from accessing their files and persuade them into paying a ransom. Typically, malware of this type encrypts files using strong encryption, and the attackers are the only ones who can provide the ri
Movies Hunt is a rogue browser extension promoted as a tool for easy movie content search options. Supposedly, this piece of software is capable of displaying search results for movies on New on Netflix, HBO, IMDB, and Rotten Tomatoes via the context menu (drop-down right-click menu). Movies Hunt
Akemewelsu[.]biz is an untrustworthy page that promotes other websites of this kind or loads its deceptive content (it depends on visitor's geolocation). It is similar to awesomenewspush[.]com, get-your[.]cash, rtenmy[.]com, and many other pages. Usually, users open them by clicking unreliable ad
There are thousands of untrustworthy websites on the Internet, aloha-news[.]net is but one of them. Gate15.xyz, awesomenewspush.com, and topnewsfeeds.net are some examples of rogue sites. These pages operate by delivering questionable content and/or redirecting visitors to other unreliable/malici
"CARGO ARRIVAL NOTICE email virus" refers to a malware-spreading spam campaign. The term "spam campaign" describes a mass-scale operation during which thousands of scam emails are sent. Much as the name implies, the "CARGO ARRIVAL NOTICE" letters are presented as messages informing recipients of
ExploreSearchResults is a rogue application belonging to the AdLoad adware family. It runs intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e. delivers various unwanted and harmful ads). As well as operating as adware, it has browser hijacker characteristics, which are defined by modification and access re
STRRAT is a Remote Administration Trojan (RAT) which is capable of stealing login credentials saved on browsers and email clients, logging keystrokes, and remotely controlling infected Windows Operating Systems. STRRAT also includes a ransomware module capable of rendering files stored on victims'
Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) are the apps that users download and install unknowingly, accidentally when they are distributed using questionable methods. SimplePlayer is a PUA too. It is unlikely that this app is harmful in some way. However, there is a possibility that users who have
Avalon is a piece of malicious software classified as ransomware. This program is designed to encrypt the data (render files inaccessible) stored on infected systems and demand victims pay a ransom for the decryption (access recovery). During the encryption process, compromised files are appended
Search.yahoo.com is a legitimate search engine, developed by the Yahoo! web services provider. However, users can experience undesirable redirects to it - due to rogue software, called browser hijackers, having infiltrated the browser and/or system. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet