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GlobalToolboxSearch Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

GlobalToolboxSearch Adware (Mac)

GlobalToolboxSearch is a rogue application classified as adware and possesses capabilities typical of browser hijackers. Following successful installation, GlobalToolboxSearch operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting fake search engines. Additionally, most

OptimumSearch(S) Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

OptimumSearch(S) Browser Hijacker

Since OptimumSearch(S) is classified as a browser hijacker, it promotes a fake search engine (optimumsearch.net) by changing certain browser settings. It also reads browsing data and adds the "Managed by your organization" feature (on Chrome browsers). Note that, in most cases, users download and

Mmpa Ransomware
Ransomware

Mmpa Ransomware

Mmpa belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. It encrypts files, renames them by appending its extension, and drops a ransom message in all folders containing encrypted files. Mmpa appends the ".mmpa" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.mmpa", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.mmpa", a

PDFt Search Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

PDFt Search Browser Hijacker

PDFt Search is rogue software classified as a browser hijacker. Following successful installation, it makes modifications to browser settings to promote find.pdftsearch.net (a fake search engine). PDFt Search also adds the "Managed by your organization" feature to Google Chrome browsers. Most bro

See_read_me Ransomware
Ransomware

See_read_me Ransomware

See_read_me is a new variant of Adhubllka ransomware. This particular variant was discovered by xiaopao. It encrypts files, modifies their filenames and creates a ransom message. See_read_me renames files by appending the ".see_read_me" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "

Cpmlink.net Ads
Adware

Cpmlink.net Ads

Cpmlink[.]net is an untrusted website offering URL (website address) shortening services. This site uses rogue advertising networks and, therefore, visitors to cpmlink[.]net might be presented with dubious advertisements and redirected to other bogus and even malicious websites. These unwanted ad

404 Keylogger
Trojan

404 Keylogger

404 Keylogger is software designed to record key strokes, recover account passwords and otherwise monitor users' activity. 404 Keylogger is promoted as a legitimate tool for various businesses and for companies to track client/customer activity (with consent) and an "educational" tool to aid learn

RAGNAROK (.thor) Ransomware
Ransomware

RAGNAROK (.thor) Ransomware

RAGNAROK (.thor) is a new variant of Ragnarok ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with a random character string and the ".thor" extension. For exa

Default Search Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Default Search Browser Hijacker

Default Search hijacks web browsers by modifying certain settings (assigning them to find.defaultsearch.info). In this way, it promotes a fake search engine. If installed on Google Chrome, Default Search adds the "Managed by your organization" feature as well. Additionally, this browser hijacker

Memorama Hack Scam
Phishing/Scam

Memorama Hack Scam

Memorama is a game designed for people who wish to improve their memorization skills. It uses an in-game currency called Cristales, a certain sum of which can be purchased using the Memorama in-app purchase feature. In fact, there are various websites offering to generate Cristales free of charge.