The AdminLink application generates revenue for its developers by deploying advertisements, promoting a fake search engine, and collecting private, sensitive information. In this way, AdminLink functions as adware, a browser hijacker, and data collector. Commonly, users download and install app
NIGG3R is a malicious program, which belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. Devices infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".NIGG3R" extension. To elaborate on
Jfwztiwpmqq belongs to the Snatch ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt files, rename each compromised file, and create a ransom message. Jfwztiwpmqq renames files by appending the ".jfwztiwpmqq" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.jfwztiwpmqq", "2.jpg" to "2.j
Movie Finder is rogue software endorsed as a tool for easy access to content relating to film (e.g. best and trending movies, film titles, etc.). Movie Finder features supposedly include quick search options of the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), film/TV, home video, video game, streaming content
Adware usually generates advertisements, however, MegaSource is classified as adware and also as a browser hijacker, and therefore promotes a fake search engine address. In most cases, users download and install adware-type apps and browser hijackers inadvertently. For this reason, apps such as
"Request For Payment email virus" refers to a spam campaign designed to proliferate malware. The term "spam campaign" defines a large-scale operation, during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. The "Request For Payment" messages attempt to trick recipients into opening the attached
NIGGERWARE is was discovered by xiaopao. In most cases, ransomware encrypts files, renames them, and generates ransom messages. NIGGERWARE has this behavior, however, it does not modify the names of encrypted files. It provides instructions about how to contact the developers for payment informati
Snopy is malicious software belonging to the Xorist ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".snopy" extension. For example, a file originally
Greedyf*ckers ransomware belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. It encrypts files, modifies their filenames, changes the desktop wallpaper, creates the "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" text file, and displays a pop-up window. Greedyf*ckers renames files by appending the ".greedyf*ckers" extension. Fo
Typically, users do not download or install adware intentionally and, for this reason, MicroLookup and other adware-type apps are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). MicroLookup is distributed via a deceptive installer designed to appear similar to the installer for Adobe Fl