Raped ransomware is malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment for decryption. I.e., this malware locks files stored on the compromised system and demands ransom payment for recovery. During encryption process, files are appended with the "..raped" extension. For example, a file or
UnitHandler displays advertisements and modifies browser settings to promote a specific address. In this way, it functions as adware and as a browser hijacker. Typically, users do not download or install apps like UnitHandler intentionally and, therefore, this application falls into the categor
PortalAgent displays unwanted advertisements and forces users to visit a specific address (a fake search engine). It is also likely that PortalAgent also collects information relating to internet browsing activities and other data. Note that PortalAgent is distributed through a deceptive instal
"Galp Energia email virus" refers to a spam campaign designed to spread malware (malspam). The term "spam campaign" defines a mass-scale operation during which scam emails are sent by the thousand. The messages distributed through this campaign are disguised as notifications concerning an overdue
Quick Recipes and similar apps should never be downloaded or installed. They are classified as browser hijackers because they alter browser settings to promote fake search engines and also collect browsing data/sensitive information. Quick Recipes promotes quickrecipessearch-serp.com in this way.
Clear History is adware, promoted as a tool to clear browsing history. Following successful infiltration, however, Clear History begins running intrusive advertisement campaigns, delivering various dubious, misleading, deceptive, and even malicious ads. Additionally, this adware has data tracking
Adware generates revenue for the developer by feeding users with advertisements. Note that RunningUpdater functions as adware and also as a browser hijacker: it serves ads and changes browser settings to promote a specific address. Furthermore, it is likely that RunningUpdater can access (colle
"Suspicious movement distinguished on you IP" is a technical support scam run on various untrusted websites. It is presented as a Windows security alert from Microsoft, yet it is in no way associated with the genuine Microsoft Corporation. This scheme claims that visitors' devices have been infect
Generally, websites such as customers-info[.]space display deceptive notifications falsely stating that the device is infected - this is to trick visitors into believing that they must download a specific app and remove the viruses with it immediately. I.e., these deceptive pages employ scare ta
AthenaSearch is a rogue application, which is classified as adware with browser hijacker traits. Following successful installation, this app runs intrusive ad campaigns and modifies browsers to promote fake search engines. Additionally, software of this type typically monitors users' browsing ha