It is common that cybercriminals distribute malware by pretending to be legitimate companies and attaching a malicious file or including a malicious link in their emails. Typically, they claim that the attached file is an important document (e.g., invoice, purchase order) and persuade recipients i
"Bank Payment Copy email virus" refers to a malware-spreading spam campaign. This term defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. The letters distributed through this operation - request recipients to review the payment made to them and confirm it. Wh
Ever101 is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files unusable) and demands payment for the decryption (data use recovery). During the encryption process, affected files are appended with the ".ever101" extension. For example, a file o
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BazarCall is the name of the email campaign used with the purpose to trick recipients into installing malware on their computers. Cybercriminals behind this campaign send subscription-themed emails encouraging recipients to call the provided phone number to cancel or renew a subscription plan. Af
Telamon Cleaner is a piece of software endorsed as a tool capable of removing various threats and unwanted content (e.g., temporary, junk files, etc.) from operating systems. However, this application is deemed to be untrustworthy due to the questionable techniques used to distribute it. Since mo
Bro is a group of rogue websites with domains, including bro1[.]biz; bro2[.]biz; bro3[.]biz; bro4[.]biz; bro5[.]biz, etc. Visitors to these sites are presented with dubious content and/or redirected to untrustworthy and possibly malicious sites. The Internet is rife with such webpages; chicheet.c
ExploreSync adware is a form of unwanted software that generates advertisements, changes browser's settings, and collects data. It is designed to function as adware and a browser hijacker. Typically, users do not download and install apps of this type on purpose. To trick users into installing
Ad Video Blocker is the name of a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that generates advertisements. In other words, Ad Video Blocker is an advertising-supported software (adware). As a rule, users download and install apps of this type accidentally. That is the reason why they are called pote
"Free Xbox Codes 2021- Xbox Gift card codes" is a browser extension, which promises to generate Xbox video gaming brand gift-card codes for free. It is classified as adware due to running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivering various adverts). Additionally, software within this clas