Technical support scam websites such as this one often trick unsuspecting visitors into believing that their computers are infected with a virus or multiple viruses (or that some other problem exists) and into calling the provided number. Once contacted, scammers behind such web pages attempt to
Vpsh is a malicious program and part of the Djvu ransomware family. Typically, ransomware is designed to encrypt data, rename each encrypted file by appending its extension, and create and/or display a ransom message. Vpsh appends the ".vpsh" extension to filenames. For example, after encryption,
Browser hijacking apps promote fake search engines. In this case, Pro Search promotes tailsearch.com. Furthermore, these rogue apps also track and record data. Commonly, users download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, therefore, Pro Search is categorized as a potentially unwanted a
This ransomware belongs to the Jigsaw ransomware family and functions like many other malicious programs of this type: it encrypts files, modifies their filenames and generates a ransom message. Note that v315 renames files by appending the ".v315" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is
Mhcadd belongs to the family of ransomware called Snatch. It is designed to encrypt victims' files, append its extension to their filenames, and generate a ransom message. Mhcadd appends the ".mhcadd" extension to filenames. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.mhcadd", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.mhca
Connect is a variant of Bondy ransomware. This variant encrypts files, appends its extension to their filenames and creates a ransom message in all folders that contain encrypted files. Connect renames appends the ".Connect" extension to the filenames of encrypted files. For example, "1.jpg" is r
"Microsoft Security Alert" is a fake error similar to Suspicious Connection, Firewall Breach Detected, Your Computer Is In Blocked State, and many others. "Microsoft Security Alert" is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentiall
Like most lottery scams, this one attempts to trick recipients into believing that they have won a large sum of money in a lottery. Commonly, scammers behind such scams attempt to extort money from unsuspecting recipients by asking them to pay processing fees or transfer charges. They usually dis
Company Network Was Riddled ransomware was discovered by S!Ri and is designed to encrypt and rename files, change the desktop wallpaper, and create a ransom message in a specific folder. Company Network Was Riddled changes the filenames of encrypted files by appending the ".encrypted" extension.
"Last Warning: Upgrade your email to avoid Shutting Down" is the subject of a deceptive/scam email. The message is supposedly from the recipient's email administration team. It claims that the user's mail accounts might need to be upgraded. This scam steals the email accounts by tricking recipient