Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and displays ransom messages on the screen (or creates a text file in affected folders). It keeps files inaccessible unless ransoms are paid. Furthermore, ransomware often changes the file extensions of encrypted files. Ribd appends the ".ribd"
In most cases, apps such as Games Search hijack browsers by changing their settings. They are essentially used to promote fake search engines. Games Search promotes the games-search.net address in this way. It can also read browsing-related data and might be capable of accessing other, sensitive i
K9-PCFixer is untrusted software advertised as a tool for operating system scanning and performance boosting, however, due to the dubious methods used to proliferate this app, it is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Software within this category often cannot perform the fea
Cyber criminals often use emails as channels to trick users into downloading and installing malware onto their computers. Emails that are used to deliver malware are termed phishing messages or malspam. Usually, the emails contain an attachment or website link that opens a download page for a mali
"Facebook email scam" refers to a spam campaign, a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The messages distributed through this campaign inform recipients that suspicious activity has been detected on their Facebook accounts. The information provided by these sc
The 'Application' app functions as adware and, therefore, serves various advertisements on the user interface and/or visited websites. Users often install adware onto their browsers or computers unintentionally. Therefore, Application and other apps of this type are classified as potentially unwa
Trash the Cache supposedly deletes browser history, cookies, cache, and various other data, however, this app functions as adware: it generates revenue for the developers by feeding users with unwanted advertisements. Adware can collect data relating to users' browsing habits or even private, sen
ValidMemory is an adware-type app with browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering various intrusive advertisements and promoting fake search engines by modifying browsers. Due to the dubious techniques used to spread ValidMemory, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Applicatio
"WIN-8x0007 Error" is the name of a technical support scam run on deceptive websites. Schemes of this type inform users of nonexistent threats on their systems and urge them to contact fake tech support. The "WIN-8x0007 Error" scam targets German users. It also downloads an audio file that contain
Scammers often use email as a channel to trick people into providing sensitive information (e.g., login credentials, credit card details, social security numbers), sending money and installing malware onto their computers. Scammers usually disguise their emails as important, official messages from