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LockfilesKR Ransomware
Ransomware

LockfilesKR Ransomware

LockfilesKR is malicious software belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools. I.e., this malware renders files inaccessible and demands ransom payments from victims to restore access. During the encryption process, fi

Netflowgroup.com Ads
Notification Spam

Netflowgroup.com Ads

Users often arrive at websites such as netflowgroup[.]com unintentionally after clicking dubious advertisements, through bogus web pages, or when installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) open them. All PUAs installed on browsers/computers should be removed - these rogue apps promote bog

Theactualnewz.com Ads
Notification Spam

Theactualnewz.com Ads

theactualnewz[.]com is a rogue site, sharing many similarities with bestcaptcharesolver.com, newsfeedzscrollz.com, znews-live.com, and thousands of others. This web page operates by presenting visitors with dubious content and redirecting them to other untrusted and possibly malicious websites. M

Norton Subscription Has Expired Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Norton Subscription Has Expired Email Scam

Scammers use various techniques to monetize their spam emails. One is to trick recipients into believing that their antivirus software is expiring (or has already expired) and into renewing their licenses via provided website links. If they succeed, the rogue affiliates (scammers behind these ema

Within 96 Hours I'll Ruin Your Prestige Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

Within 96 Hours I'll Ruin Your Prestige Email Scam

"Within 96 hours I'll ruin your prestige" is an email spam campaign. This term defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. The messages distributed via this campaign inform recipients that the sender has obtained an explicit video featuring the recipien

Searchletter.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Searchletter.com Redirect (Mac)

searchletter.com is the address of a fake search engine designed to provide fast and accurate results. Like most search engines of this type, searchletter.com is promoted through rogue download and/or installation set-ups that modify browser settings. Furthermore, if used, this site gathers vari

Bestcaptcharesolver.com Ads
Notification Spam

Bestcaptcharesolver.com Ads

bestcaptcharesolver[.]com is a rogue website that operates by presenting visitors with dubious content and redirecting them to other untrusted/dangerous web pages. There are thousands of similar sites on the web, including newsfeedzscrollz.com, znews-live.com, and captcha2020.com. Few users enter

Search.assistivedata.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.assistivedata.com Redirect (Mac)

search.assistivedata.com is classified as a fake search engine because it redirects users to google.com (and simply provides search results generated by Google). Like most fake search engines, search.assistivedata.com is promoted through a browser hijacker (SearchModule is one app that promotes

InitialSkill Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

InitialSkill Adware (Mac)

InitialSkill is a rogue application, which is categorized as adware and possesses browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns and by making modifications to browser settings to promote a fake search engine. Additionally, it is likely that InitialSkill monitors users

DarkIRC Malware
Trojan

DarkIRC Malware

DarkIRC is malicious software that primarily operates as a stealer, keylogger, and botnet. In simple terms, this program can extract sensitive information from compromised devices and use it to disrupt/disable an online service (e.g., network, website, etc.). DarkIRC also has anti-detection and a