ZIN is malware that belongs to the Dharma family ransomware. The program blocks access to files by encrypting them, renames all encrypted files, and issues ransom messages. ZIN renames files by adding the victim's ID, zinnik321@cock.li email address, and appending the ".ZIN" extension to filenames
BestMusicSearch is rogue software that makes modifications to browser settings to promote bestmusicsearch.com (a fake search engine) and, therefore, is categorized as a browser hijacker. Typically, software of this type monitors users' browsing habits and it is likely that BestMusicSearch does so
A phishing attack is a type of cyber crime whereby cyber criminals/scammers attempt to deceive users into sharing personal information online. They often perform these attacks via email. In this particular case, scammers use a disguised email to trick recipients into believing that they need to ve
FileConverterSearches is rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It modifies browser settings to promote fileconvertersearches.com (a bogus search engine). This browser hijacker also has data tracking capabilities, which are used to collect browsing-related information. Since most users
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YourStreamSearch is a browser hijacker that promotes a fake search engine by changing certain browser settings to yourstreamsearch.com. Apps of this type often collect browsing-related (and other) data. Typically, users download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, for this reason, the
Chaes is a malicious program. The primary functionality of this malware is information theft, primarily log-in credentials (i.e. usernames and passwords), credit card details and other sensitive financial information. At the time of research, Chaes was in the midst of an active campaign targeting
"MacOS Security" is a fake error displayed by a malicious website. Many users visit these sites inadvertently, without their consent - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive advertisements delivered by other deceptive websites. Be aware that PUPs typically infi
There are two variants of FileEngineering ransomware, both of which encrypt and rename files, and create a ransom message. The first variant renames files by adding the victim's ID, fileengineering@mailfence.com email address, and appending the ".encrypted" extension. For example, "1.jpg" is rena
"CDP Email Virus" refers to a spam campaign designed to proliferate the Agent Tesla RAT (Remote Access Trojan). The term "spam campaign" is used to define a large-scale operation, during which thousands of deceptive/scam emails are sent. The messages distributed through this spam campaign are in