Pump is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted, hence the affected files are renamed and become inaccessible. This malicious program makes ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, files are app
Tail Finder is a browser hijacker that changes certain browser settings to tailsearch.com - the main purpose of this app is to promote this fake search engine. Additionally, Tail Finder collects browsing data. Note that browser hijackers are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs)
Generally, scammers behind these emails attempt trick recipients into providing personal information (e.g., login credentials, credit card details). This particular email is disguised as a message from Walmart regarding a shipment of five iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphones. Its main purpose is to tric
Ios-protect-defence[.]com is a deceptive website that promotes various scams. At the time of research, this web page promoted a scheme targeting iPhone users, however, it is possible that users of other Apple devices could likewise inadvertently enter the site. The scam claims that visitors' mob
Malspam emails are messages that cyber criminals send to deliver malware. Typically, the emails are disguised as official messages from legitimate companies and organizations and contain a malicious attachment or download link for a malicious file. Recipients who open files downloaded via such ema
Files Fixer is a malicious program, which is part of the Xorist ransomware family. 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 the "....FIXME-DAMAGEDFILES-NEED-TO
This ransomware belongs to the Matrix ransomware family. BBGT encrypts and renames victims' files, and creates the "BBGT_INFO.rtf" file (ransom message) in each folder that contains encrypted files. BBGT renames files by replacing filenames with the bobgant82@criptext.com email address, a string o
HerculesLookup is a rogue application categorized as adware, which also has browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and making changes to browser settings to promote fake search engines. In addition, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have d
Hacker zasifroval zaplat belongs to the Xorist ransomware family. It encrypts files, changes the victim's desktop wallpaper, displays a pop-up window (which looks like a system error notification) and creates the "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt" text file in all folders that contain encrypted files. Th
NeedSearch is an adware-type application that possesses browser hijacker traits. Following successful infiltration, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and makes modifications to browser settings to promote fake search engines. Additionally, most adware programs and browser hijackers monit