Restore19 ransomware prevents victims from accessing their files by encryption and creates a ransom message (a text file named "HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT"). It also renames all encrypted files by replacing filenames with a string of random characters and the restore19@cock.li email addre
EliteStealer is malicious software that extracts and exfiltrates information and content from infected systems. This malware targets various data, thereby increasing the range of potential risks it poses. Therefore, you are strongly advised to eliminate EliteStealer malware immediately upon detec
The Stay Web app supposedly provides various features, however, this browser hijacker promotes a fake search engine (tailsearch.com) by changing certain browser settings. Stay Web can read browsing histories, however, it is likely that it will also read other data. People often download and inst
VPNrecommended is suspicious software, endorsed as a Virtual Private Network (VPN) tool. Since most users download/install this app inadvertently, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). While VPNrecommended may seem to be a legitimate tool, it is bundled with adware and/o
Scammers use various techniques to trick unsuspecting users into providing sensitive information, making monetary transactions, installing unnecessary (or even malicious) software, and so on. Usually, they employ email, deceptive websites, text messages, and other channels for this purpose. In th
Belonging to the WastedLocker ransomware family, GARMIN is a malicious program. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. Files affected by this ransomware are rendered inaccessible and victims are asked to pay to recover access t
JDPR is a type of malware that encrypts files (makes them inaccessible to victims) and creates a ransom message (the "JDPR_README.rtf" file) in each folder that contains affected/encrypted data. Ransomware often renames files as well. JDPR replaces filenames with the jack76duran@aol.com email add
The main purpose of the SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker is to promote searchconverteronline.com, the address of a fake search engine. Typically, apps of this type promote fake search engines by changing certain browser settings. Browser hijackers can also gather browsing-related (and other
TopIncognitoSearch is rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by promoting the topincognitosearch.com fake search engine through the modifications it makes to browser settings. Additionally, most browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities, which are used to monitor us
Multi AdBlock is a browser extension endorsed as a tool capable of removing online advertisements. In fact, rather than eliminating ads, this fake adblocker delivers them. Due to this, it is categorized as adware. Additionally, Multi AdBlock has data tracking capabilities, which are used to colle