In most cases, technical support scams display fake pop-up messages/notifications claiming that the computer is infected with viruses and encouraging users to call the provided number to get help with removing them. Usually, scammers behind tech-support scams attempt to trick users into purchasin
Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Urnb is a malicious program designed to encrypt data (render victims' files inaccessible) and demand ransoms for decryption (payment for access recovery). When this ransomware encrypts, affected files are appended with the ".urnb" extension. For example, a
Fdcz is a type of malware that encrypts files and appends its extension to filenames. Ransomware victims cannot access or use their files unless they decrypt them with a specific decryption tool (program, key). Fdcz appends ".fdcz" as the file extension to the filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is
There are many deceptive websites using scare tactics to trick unsuspecting visitors into downloading and installing potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Usually, the websites display fake virus notifications claiming that the device is infected with a number of viruses and urge users to re
Email credentials phishing describes a deceptive message claiming to be an official notification from the recipient's email service provider. It alerts users of a 'new security measure' in an attempt to steal their email credentials. This scam tactic is called "phishing" and is a form of social en
MainBoardSearch is a rogue application with adware and browser hijacker characteristics. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns. I.e., it enables the placement of ads on any visited web page. This app also modifies browsers to promote a fake search engine. Furthermore, most
"Bash Wants To Control System Events" is a macOS pop-up window (message) used to trick users into allowing "bash" to take over System Events. These pop-up windows are commonly displayed by adware (designed to deliver advertisements). Do not trust the "Bash Wants To Control System Events" notifi
"OneDrive Email Scam" refers to a spam campaign used to steal email account credentials (passwords) via Google Forms, a survey administration platform. The term "spam campaign" defines a large-scale operation, during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The messages sent during this spam
FlashSearch is rogue software classified as a browser hijacker. It operates by promoting the Flashsearch.club bogus search engine through modification of browser settings. Additionally, FlashSearch has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activity. Since most
Virtually identical to FilesRecoverEN, Kamira99 is a ransomware-type program. This malware encrypts and renames files and creates ransom messages, which demand payment for decryption. I.e., files affected by Kamira99 become inaccessible/unusable and victims are asked to pay to restore their data.