Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts files (prevents victims from accessing, using files stored on a device) and displays or creates a ransom message. Usagoo encrypts files, modifies their filenames and creates "readme-warning.txt" files (ransom notes) in all folders containing encrypted
SportSearchMaster is a browser hijacker promoting the sportsearchmaster.com bogus search engine. This piece of dubious software promotes its web searcher by causing redirects to it, facilitated via modifications to browser settings. Additionally, browser hijackers typically monitor users' browsin
Greed is malicious software classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted (files rendered inaccessible) and users receive ransom demands for decryption (access recovery). During the encryption process, affected files are appended with the ".greed" extensio
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In most cases, ransomware encrypts files (renders them unusable) and generates ransom messages. Acrux not only encrypts but also renames files, appending the victim's ID, the decodeacrux@gmail.com email address, and ".Acrux" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.id[C27
AndroRAT is the name of a malicious program targeting Android operating systems on smartphones. It is classified as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Malware of this type is designed to enable stealthy remote access and control over an infected device. These Trojans have a wide variety of dangerous f
Ares is the name of a banking Trojan, a new variant of Kronos. Usually, malware of this type targets login credentials (e.g., usernames, email addresses, passwords), bank account numbers, credit card information, and other financial information. Research shows that Ares is designed to download an
MailRU is a malicious program, which is part of the Xorist ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible/unusable) and demand payment for decryption (access recovery). When this ransomware encrypts, filenames of affected files are appended with the ".MailRU" extensi
Cactus Search is rogue software classified as a browser hijacker. It operates by promoting the cactus-search.com fake search engine through modification of browser settings. Furthermore, Cactus Search has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing habits. Since brow
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