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"CARGO ARRIVAL NOTICE email virus" refers to a malware-spreading spam campaign. The term "spam campaign" describes a mass-scale operation during which thousands of scam emails are sent. Much as the name implies, the "CARGO ARRIVAL NOTICE" letters are presented as messages informing recipients of
ExploreSearchResults is a rogue application belonging to the AdLoad adware family. It runs intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e. delivers various unwanted and harmful ads). As well as operating as adware, it has browser hijacker characteristics, which are defined by modification and access re
STRRAT is a Remote Administration Trojan (RAT) which is capable of stealing login credentials saved on browsers and email clients, logging keystrokes, and remotely controlling infected Windows Operating Systems. STRRAT also includes a ransomware module capable of rendering files stored on victims'
Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) are the apps that users download and install unknowingly, accidentally when they are distributed using questionable methods. SimplePlayer is a PUA too. It is unlikely that this app is harmful in some way. However, there is a possibility that users who have
Avalon is a piece of malicious software classified as ransomware. This program is designed to encrypt the data (render files inaccessible) stored on infected systems and demand victims pay a ransom for the decryption (access recovery). During the encryption process, compromised files are appended
Search.yahoo.com is a legitimate search engine, developed by the Yahoo! web services provider. However, users can experience undesirable redirects to it - due to rogue software, called browser hijackers, having infiltrated the browser and/or system. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet
It is common that scammers use email to trick recipients into providing them personal information (e.g., login credentials, social security numbers, credit card details). Their goal is to extract information that could be used to access bank, email, social media or other accounts, make unauthorize
"DHL Package Tracking Confirmation email scam" refers to a spam campaign - large-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The letters distributed via this campaign - are presented as notifications from DHL International - a legitimate courier, package delivery, and expr