Foxy Newtab hijacks browsers by changing certain settings (such as the address of a fake search engine) to tryfoxy.com and collects browsing-related information. Commonly, users download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applic
Eco Search is rogue software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making changes to browser settings to promote ecosearch.club (a fake search engine). This browser hijacker also monitors users' browsing activity. Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate Eco Search, it is also cl
WSHLP is a ransomware-type program and part of the Dharma ransomware family. Generally, malware of this type is designed to encrypt files, rename them, and provide victims with instructions about how to contact the developers through a ransom message. WSHLP renames encrypted files by adding the v
In most cases, cyber criminals/scammers behind phishing emails contact potential victims via email, text message or telephone. They attempt to trick people into providing sensitive information such as credit card details and passwords. In this particular case, scammers send emails disguised as me
PDFSearchio is dubious software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote pdfsearchio.com (a bogus search engine). This browser hijacker also has data tracking capabilities, which are used to collect browsing-related information. Since mos
Like most browser hijackers, RecipeSearch promotes a fake search engine address by changing browser settings. In this case, it assigns them to hp.myway.com. It can also access and collect various data. Users often download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, for this reason, they are
Discovered by GrujaRS, Jackpot is malicious software categorized as ransomware. During the encryption process all compromised files are appended with the ".coin" extension. For example, a file named something like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.coin", "2.jpg" as "2.jpg.coin", and so on. After thi
Typically, cyber criminals use malspam campaigns to trick recipients into opening a downloaded malicious attachment, or file downloaded through a website link, in a received email. When opened, the file installs malicious software. Commonly, emails sent by cyber criminals are disguised as importan
DefaultAnalog is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Following successful installation, it delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifies browser settings and promotes fake search engines. On Safari browsers, this app promotes 0yrvtrh.com, whilst on Google Chrome, sear
ApocalypseClipper is clipper malware that targets cryptocurrency wallet addresses. I.e., it hijacks cryptocurrency transactions by replacing wallet addresses entered by users with those owned by the cyber criminals behind ApocalypseClipper. This malware is for sale on a hacker forum and costs the