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Search.validplatform.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.validplatform.com Redirect (Mac)

search.validplatform.com is a fake search engine. Typically, search engines of this kind are promoted via browser hijackers, which are adware-type apps. Note that search.validplatform.com is promoted via IndexerInput and other similar apps. These apps are categorized as potentially unwanted app

PyXie RAT
Trojan

PyXie RAT

PyXie is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Typically, cyber criminals use RATs to remotely control infected computers and steal personal information, install additional malware, and for other malicious purposes. Some cyber criminals use PyXie to deliver ransomware. In any case, if there is any reason

CCC Ransomware
Ransomware

CCC Ransomware

CCC is a malicious program belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".CCC" extension. For example,

Print Works Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

Print Works Email Virus

Malspam is a way to deliver emails that contain infected files (attachments) or download links for them. Generally, the emails are disguised as official, important messages from legitimate companies. The main purpose of cyber criminals behind malspam emails is to trick recipients into downloading

Magnifier Search Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Magnifier Search Browser Hijacker

Magnifier Search is rogue software classified as a browser hijacker. These programs typically operate by making modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines, however, this is not the case with Magnifier Search - it does not necessarily make alterations to browsers when promotin

Recoverydatas Ransomware
Ransomware

Recoverydatas Ransomware

Recoverydatas belongs to the Scarab ransomware family. Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts and renames victims' files and generates ransom messages. Recoverydatas creates the "HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT" text file (ransom message) in all folders that contain encrypted files. It

Agho Ransomware
Ransomware

Agho Ransomware

Agho is a malicious program belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".agho" extension. For example, a file originally named something like "1.jp

UpdateDecrypter Ransomware
Ransomware

UpdateDecrypter Ransomware

UpdateDecrypter is malicious software classified as ransomware. Malware of this type typically encrypts the files of infected systems and/or locks the device's screen - criminals then demand ransoms for decryption tools and to restore access. UpdateDecrypter operates by encrypting data and changin

FUSION Ransomware
Ransomware

FUSION Ransomware

Discovered by Michael Gillespie, FUSION is a malicious program and part of the Nefilim ransomware family. This program is designed to rename encrypted files by adding the ".FUSION" extension. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.FUSION", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.FUSION", and so on. It also creates

PDFSearchHD Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

PDFSearchHD Browser Hijacker

PDFSearchHD is a browser hijacker because it promotes a fake search engine (pdfsearchhd.com) by changing certain browser settings. It is also likely to collect browsing data. Note that browser hijackers are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since users often download and inst