Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to files by encrypting them, modifies their filenames by appending its extension, and generates a ransom demanding message. Redeemer appends the ".redeem" extension, for example, it renames a file named "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.redeem", "2.jpg" to "2.jp
DigitalMusicSearch is a rogue browser extension designed to modify browser settings in order to promote the digitalmusicsearch.com fake search engine. Due to this behavior, it is classified as a browser hijacker. It is noteworthy that software within this classification usually spies on users' br
Covid is a ransomware-type program. Following successful infiltration, it encrypts files and demands payment for the decryption. In other words, victims cannot use the content affected by Covid malware, and they are asked to pay - to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, fi
TypeInitiator is a type of software that generates revenue for its developer by automatically displaying advertisements. It is important to mention that this app has characteristics of a browser hijacker - it changes certain browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. Typically, users do
StartEssentials is a rogue application classified as adware. It also has browser hijacker traits. Following successful infiltration, this app operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and promotes fake search engines (through modifications to browser settings). Additionally, adware
Adware is a type of software that generates advertisements. It is uncommon for software of this type to be downloaded and installed knowingly. There are certain deceptive techniques to trick users into downloading or installing adware. It is known that CharacterSearch is distributed a fake Adobe
Ouelezin Zebi is a ransomware-type program. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, this malware renders files inaccessible and asks victims to pay - to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, each of the affected files is appende
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Gamigin is a malicious program belonging to the Makop ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files unusable) and demands payment for the decryption (access recovery). As Gamigin ransomware encrypts, affected files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, uniq