Most ransomware variants are designed to prevent victims from accessing their files - they encrypt files and demand a payment (typically, in cryptocurrency) in exchange for a decryption software, key. ZaDaRus encrypts files and appends the zadarusfiles@tutanota.com email address, a string of rando
Poker is the name of a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption tools/software. In other words, victims cannot access or use their files, and they are asked to pay - to restore their data. During the encryption process, files are renamed according to this pa
SmartWebSearch is a potentially unwanted application (PUA), an adware-type application which is a part of the AdLoad adware family. It is designed to display intrusive advertisements and promote a fake search engine. The app is also likely to gather browsing-related (and other) data. Research s
ExploreAnalog is designed to serve advertisements and change browser's settings (promote a fake search engine). Apps that generate ads are called adware, and apps that promote fake search engines (their addresses) are called browser hijackers. ExploreAnalog functions as both. It is likely that
Browser Inverter Utility is a piece of software claiming to be able to invert website colors, thereby creating a dark-mode for browsing. This browser extension is classified as adware since it delivers intrusive advert campaigns. Additionally, Browser Inverter Utility spies on users' browsing act
WebAssistSearch is a dubious application classified as adware. It delivers various intrusive advertisements, however, this app also has characteristics typical of browser hijackers. WebAssistSearch modifies browsers and promotes bogus search engines. Furthermore, most adware and browser hijacke
Belonging to the VoidCrypt ransomware family, Dragon is a malicious program that operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for the decryption. In other words, victims are unable to access their files, and they are asked to pay a ransom - to restore access to their data. During the encrypt
It is common that cybercriminals use emails to deliver malware by disguising them as official, important letters and attaching malicious files or including malicious links in them. Their main purpose is to trick recipients into downloading and opening a malicious file designed to install malware.
Similar to BID PURCHASE DOCUMENT Email Virus, Swisscom Email Virus, Complaint Email Virus, and many others, "Order Confirmation Email Virus" is a spam email campaign used to proliferate a high-risk trojan called Emotet. Cyber criminals send thousands of deceptive emails delivered with attachments
"Accounts & Export Depart email virus" is the name of a malware-spreading spam campaign. The term "spam campaign" defines a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. The letters distributed through this campaign - are presented as notifications about overd