Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing their files. It encrypts files and generates a ransom note (or multiple ransom notes) to provide contact and (or) payment information. Usually, ransomware renames encrypted files as well (it changes their extension by appending i
BestADSBlock is a rogue browser extension classified as a browser hijacker. It operates by modifying browser settings to promote bestadsblock.com fake search engine. BestADSBlock also spies on users' browsing activity. Due to questionable methods used to distribute browser hijackers, they are cate
"Adobe Acrobat email virus" refers to a malware-spreading spam campaign. The term "spam campaign" defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The letters distributed through this campaign - claim to contain a review of the recipient's company. It must be em
Axiom is a new variant of the Chaos ransomware. It operates by encrypting data for the purpose of demanding payment for the decryption. In other words, this ransomware renders files inaccessible and asks victims to pay - to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, files are ap
MainSearchAdvise browser hijacker is a form of unwanted software that alters a web browser's settings to force its users to visit the search.initialunit.com address. Search.initialunit.com is a fake search engine. It is noteworthy that it is unusual for browser hijackers to be downloaded knowing
"UAT Feedback email virus" refers to a malware-proliferating spam campaign. This term defines a large-scale operation during which thousands of scam emails are sent. The letters distributed through this campaign - request recipients to review the attached UAT feedback. It must be emphasized that t
Client-privacy[.]space is the address of a deceptive website that is using a scare tactic to trick visitors into installing a potentially unwanted application (PUA). More precisely, client-privacy[.]space displays a fake virus notification and encourages visitors to remove supposedly detected vi
VideoSearchz is a piece of dubious software categorized as a browser hijacker. Following successful infiltration, it promotes (causes redirects to) the video-searchz.com fake search engine. Additionally, most browser hijackers collect browsing-related information, and VideoSearchz likely has such
VietnamPav is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted (files rendered inaccessible/unusable), and victims are asked to pay a ransom for the decryption (access/use recovery). During the encryption process, files are rena
AssistiveMode generates revenue for its developer by automatically generating advertisements. Additionally, this app changes browser's settings to push users to use a fake search engine. AssistiveMode functions as advertising-supported software and a browser hijacker. Usually, apps o this type a