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Power_user_jo refers to malicious software classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During encryption process, affected files are appended with a seemingly random character string, which is the unique I
Vovalex is a form of malware that encrypts files (prevents victims from accessing them) and demands ransom payments to restore access. It also renames each encrypted file by appending the ".vovalex" extension. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.vovalex", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.vovalex", and so o
MusicStreamSearches is a typical browser hijacker: it changes browser settings and gathers browsing-related information. It might also collect private, sensitive details. Browser hijackers are often downloaded by users unintentionally and, therefore, MusicStreamSearches and other apps of this typ
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FreePDFConverterSearch is a browser hijacker that promotes the freepdfconvertersearch.com bogus search engine. This piece of software promotes its web searcher by making modifications to browser settings. In addition, FreePDFConverterSearch has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to mo
ConvertorSearch is dubious software categorized as a browser hijacker. Following successful infiltration, it makes alterations to browser settings to promote convertorsearch.com (a bogus search engine). Most browser hijackers monitor users' browsing habits. Due to the dubious methods employed to
Zasifrovano.zaplat.za klic 2021 belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing or using their files by encrypting them. Unless victims pay the ransom, their files remain encrypted. Usually, only the attackers have valid decryption tool
Mysearch Pro is a browser hijacker promoting the tailsearch.com fake search engine. Typically, software within this classification promotes fake search engines by making modifications to browser settings, however, mysearch Pro does not always operate in this way (see below). Additionally, it colle
NOV is a type of malware that prevents victims from accessing their files: it encrypts files and keeps them inaccessible unless victims pay a ransom. This ransomware encrypts files and renames them by adding the victim's ID, yourfiles1@cock.li email address, and appending the ".NOV" extension to