As a rule, ransomware is used to prevent victims from accessing their files until a ransom is paid. Malware of this type encrypts files and generates a ransom note containing instructions on how to contact the attackers about data decryption and (or) pay them a ransom. ZuCaNo is part of the Xoris
FlexibleSearch is an advertising-supported software - it generates unwanted advertisements. It is common that software of this type collects various data and (or) changes web browser settings to promote a fake search engine as well. Users rarely download and install apps like FlexibleSearch int
Usually, phishing emails are disguised as official letters from legitimate companies, organizations (for example, banks, couriers). Scammers use these emails to trick recipients into providing personal information (for example, credit card details, login credentials). This particular email is dis
Typically, ransomware encrypts files and appends its extension to their filenames, and demands ransom payment. Lssr appends the ".lssr" extension, for example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.lssr", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.lssr", and so forth. Most ransomware variants create a text file (or a
Clip Finder is a rogue browser extension endorsed as a tool for finding clips on popular video hosting platforms. This feature works when users highlight text in websites and right-click it, then they can select YouTube, Vimeo, Google Video, or Bing Video - to search for the highlighted phrase. Ho
"DBS Bank email scam" refers to a phishing 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 are disguised as messages from DBS Bank - a Singaporean multinational banking and fi
Boom is part of the Xorist ransomware family. Like most malicious programs of this type, it encrypts files, modifies their filenames, and generates a ransom note. Boom appends the ".Boom" as the new file extension, for example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.Boom", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.Bo
WeekiPedia is a rogue application promoted as an easy access tool to Wikipedia - the multilingual open-collaborative online encyclopedia. In other words, this app enables users to access Wikipedia straight from their desktops. WeekiPedia is classified as adware; it operates by running intrusive a
Zpreland[.]com is an untrustworthy website that checks the IP address of its visitors and then loads its content or opens a couple of other websites of this kind. It is worth mentioning that it is uncommon for pages like zpreland[.]com to be visited intentionally. Usually, websites like zp
Zqqw is part of the Djvu ransomware family. Like most ransomware variants, Zqqw encrypts files, appends its extension (".zqqw") to their filenames, and generates a ransom note ("_readme.txt" file). An example of how Zqqw renames files: it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.zqqw", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.zqqw", a