Gopher is malicious software that infects computers (encrypts files) and displays messages demanding fees to be paid to regain access to computers/files. It encrypts and renames files, displays a pop-up window ("Restore Your Files.exe"), and changes the desktop wallpaper. Gopher renames files by
Pirat is a type of malicious software that encrypts and restricts access to files until a ransom is paid to unlock (decrypt) them. Like many other ransomware variants, Pirat not only renames files but also encrypts them. It adds the victim's ID, brokendig@zimbabwe.su email address, and appends th
LAO is malicious software belonging to the Dharma ransomware group. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. The files affected by LAO are rendered inaccessible (useless), and victims are asked to pay to recover access to their data. During the encryption proces
The QuickLookSearches application operates as adware and a browser hijacker. It serves various advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by modifying browser settings. Applications of this type often collect various user-system information. In most cases, people download a
Typically, ransomware blocks access to data or operating systems by encrypting files and displaying/creating ransom messages. Victims cannot access (use) their data unless they pay the ransom. Ransomware often renames files. CryptoWire renames encrypted files by inserting ".encrypted" into filena
SimpleSignSearch generates revenue for its developer by serving advertisements and promoting a fake search engine. In this way, it functions as adware and a browser hijacker. Apps of this type can also collect data relating to internet browsing activities. Typically, users download and install
load00[.]biz is a rogue site sharing many similarities with captcha-sourcecenter.com, yourcommonfeed.com, cpa-optimizer.best, and countless others. Visitors to this page are presented with dubious content and/or are redirected to other untrusted/malicious websites. Few users enter these sites int
TabOptimizer is promoted as a tool for managing browser tabs, thereby eliminating errors and improving the browsing experience. In fact, this piece of software operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivering various ads). Due to this, TabOptimizer is classified as adware.
Belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family, 1btc is a malicious program. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools. I.e., affected files are rendered inaccessible and victims receive ransom demands to recover access to their data. During the encryption process
DearCry (also known as DoejoCrypt) is a ransomware-type program designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for decryption. I.e., files affected by this malware become inaccessible and victims are asked to pay to recover access to their data. During the encryption process, files are appended with