pu[.]biz sites (e.g., pu5[.]biz, pu6[.]biz, and many other domain variations) are rogue web pages. They present visitors with dubious content and/or redirect them to other untrusted/malicious sites. Typically, users access these websites inadvertently - most are redirected to them by intrusive ad
Id2020 is a ransomware-type program, which operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption. Victims cannot use the files affected by Id2020, and are asked to pay to recover access and use of their data. During the encryption process, files are renamed following this pattern: orig
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files stored on the infected computer and issues ransom messages. Ransomware often renames encrypted files as well. The Recovery ransomware variant renames encrypted files by appending the ".recovery" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is re
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GANGBANG is a malicious program classified as ransomware. It operates by encrypting the data stored on infected systems in order to demand payment for decryption tools/software. I.e., the files affected by this ransomware are rendered inaccessible, and victims are asked to pay a ransom to recover
Commonly, cyber criminals use emails to trick recipients into providing personal information (such as credit card details, name, surname, bank account number), installing malware on the operating system (e.g., ransomware, Trojan), and transferring money. Generally, they send emails purporting to
Ransomware encrypts files and keeps them inaccessible unless victims decrypt them with a specific decryption key or software. It also displays/creates ransom messages. Nin9 encrypts and renames files, appending the ".nin9" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.nin9", "
Newtab is dubious software that promotes the fxsmash.xyz fake search engine by modifying browser settings. Therefore, Newtab is classified as a browser hijacker. Additionally, Newtab collects browsing-related information. Since most users download/install browser hijackers inadvertently, they are
Ujvxadjxkoz is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. Victims lose access and use of files affected by Ujvxadjxkoz, and they are asked to pay a ransom to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".ujvxa
Apps such as Movieapp Search (also known as Search for Movieapp) are classified as browser hijackers because they change browser settings to promote fake search engines. This particular app promotes search.movieapp.net. Note that browser hijackers can be used to collect data as well. Commonly, u