Ransomware is a type of malicious software that renders files stored on a computer inaccessible by encryption. Files remain encrypted unless victims use a specific tool (program or key) to recover them. Encrpt3d encrypts and renames files, appending the ".encrpt3d" extension to filenames. For exa
"$1,000 Gift Card email scam" refers to a spam campaign, a mass-scale operation during which deceptive emails are sent by the thousand. As the campaign name suggests, the messages distributed through it urge recipients to collect a gift card worth US$1,000 (USD). Note that these emails are scams
BlackRock is malicious software (banking malware) that specifically targets the Android operating systems on smartphones. BlackRock was first spotted in the second quarter of 2020. This mobile malware is created using the source code of other malicious software called Xerxes (a strain of another
Lawvuhqjr is malicious software belonging to the Snatch ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. I.e., victims cannot access the files affected by Lawvuhqjr, and they are asked to pay to recover access to them.
NewTaber is a browser hijacker promoting the newtaber.com fake search engine. Software within this classification promotes fake search engines by making modifications to browser settings. Additionally, browser hijackers typically have data tracking capabilities, and this is likely to apply to NewT
"Kaspersky email scam" refers to a spam campaign, a large-scale operation during which deceptive emails are sent by the thousand. The messages distributed through this campaign are presented as messages from Kaspersky Lab, the global cyber security service and anti-virus software provider. Note t
The main purpose of ransomware is to encrypt files and keep them inaccessible until victims recover them with decryption tools purchased from the attackers. Malware of this type not only encrypts files but also renames them. POLSAT appends the victim's ID, ICQ_Polsat (ICQ username), and the ".POL
Contact is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. I.e., victims are unable to access/use the files affected by this ransomware and are asked to pay to recover the data. Duri
Topcaptchasolver[.]com is used to promote untrusted, potentially malicious websites. It also can load dubious content, depending on the visitor's geolocation. In any case, topcaptchasolver[.]com cannot be trusted. Note that users do not visit these websites intentionally. In most cases, they are
GlobalSearchSystem is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. This piece of software delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifies browser settings to promote bogus search engines. Furthermore, most adware and browser hijackers monitor users' browsing habits and colle