Search by QuickNewtab is the name of a browser hijacker. It operates by making changes to browser settings - in order to promote the quicknewtab.com fake search engine. The Search by QuickNewtab rogue browser extension likely has data tracking abilities, as such functionalities are common for this
Mcburglar is a piece of malicious software categorized as ransomware. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files inaccessible/unusable) and demands payment for the decryption (access/use recovery). During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".mcburglar" extension. For example
Deshaici[.]net loads deceptive content or opens a couple of questionable, potentially malicious websites - it depends on the IP addresses of its visitors. It is worth mentioning that it is unlikely for pages like deshaici[.]net to be visited intentionally. Usually, such pages get opened through i
Belonging to the Xorist ransomware family, KillDisk is a malicious program designed to encrypt data and demand payment for the decryption. In other words, this malware renders files inaccessible and demands a ransom to be paid - to restore access to them. As KillDisk ransomware encrypts, affected
ZIG ransomware is a type of malicious software used by cybercriminals with the purpose to block their victims from accessing data stored on affected computers. Like most ransomware variants, ZIG encrypts files, modifies their filenames, and generates a ransom note. It renames files by appending t
Ransomware victims cannot access files their files unless they decrypt them with the right decryption tool (software, key). Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and provides instructions on how to pay for their decryption (generates a ransom note). Mppq belongs to the ransomware fa
Media Tab is a rogue browser extension, classified as a browser hijacker. It operates by promoting (i.e., causing redirections to) the mediatab.club fake search engine. Additionally, Media Tab spies on users' browsing activity. Since most users download/install browser hijackers inadvertently, th
Qoiibbj is a ransomware-type program. Following successful infiltration, this malware renders files inaccessible by encrypting them. Qoiibbj aims to receive payments from its victims for the decryption keys/software (i.e., access recovery to the data). During the encryption process, affected file
Typically, victims of ransomware attacks cannot access their files unless they decrypt them with the right decryption tool (software, key). Ransomware encrypts files with a strong encryption algorithm, appends its extension to their filenames, and generates a ransom note. Nermer appends the ".ner
Virtually identical to DiamondFox, Little Thief is a multi-functional piece of malicious software. Among this malware's many abilities are - information-stealing functions, loader/backdoor capabilities (i.e., it can cause chain infections), and DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack deploymen