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Michael (Balaclava) Ransomware
Ransomware

Michael (Balaclava) Ransomware

Michael (Balaclava) is malicious software and a new variant of Balaclava ransomware. This malware operates by encrypting the data of infected systems and demands payment for decryption. During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".michael" extension. For example, a file originally

Sfile2 Ransomware
Ransomware

Sfile2 Ransomware

Discovered by Amigo-A, Sfile2 is malicious software categorized as ransomware. After successful infiltration, this malware encrypts data and demands payment for decryption. During the encryption process, the names of all compromised files are appended with the ".sfile2" extension. For example, a

Pushsix.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Pushsix.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)

pushsix[.]xyz is a scam website targeting iPhone users. This scheme claims that visitors' mobile devices are infected with fake viruses. These deceptive claims are used to trick people into downloading/installing the promoted software, however, content promoted using such highly dubious methods

CyberThanos Ransomware
Ransomware

CyberThanos Ransomware

Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, CyberThanos is a malicious program classified as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware suffer data encryption. Typically, malicious programs of this type encrypt files and demand payment for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, files

MessengerSpot Adware
Adware

MessengerSpot Adware

Virtually identical to MessengerHub, MessengerDeck, MessengerNow, and many others, MessengerSpot is an adware-type application supposedly capable of providing desktop access to Facebook Messenger. In fact, this app significantly diminishes the browsing experience by running intrusive advertisement

Goingapp.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Goingapp.xyz POP-UP Scam (Mac)

goingapp[.]xyz is a scam website designed to trick visitors into installing a potentially unwanted application (PUA), which supposedly removes dozens of viruses that were detected by this web page. There are many websites similar to this, and none can be trusted. Commonly, rogue addresses such

Checkandgo.info Ads
Notification Spam

Checkandgo.info Ads

There are many rogue websites similar to checkandgo[.]info including, for example, overiesarticu[.]info, alisalis[.]com and speakwithjohns[.]com. All redirect visitors to other dubious web pages or load dubious content. People do not generally visit these sites intentionally - typically, they are

Berbew Malware
Trojan

Berbew Malware

Berbew is a malware infection classified as a 'backdoor' Trojan. This malicious program's primary function is to cause chain infections - it can download/install additional malware such as, for example, other Trojans, ransomware, and cryptominers. Therefore, the potential issues caused by Berbew m

Screen Dream Browser Hijacker
Browser Hijacker

Screen Dream Browser Hijacker

Screen Dream is advertised as an application which provides quick links to the latest movie trailers and upcoming movies. In fact, it is a browser hijacker that promotes hp.mysearch.com, a fake search engine. Like most apps of this type, it promotes this address by changing browser settings. Note

Azor Ransomware
Ransomware

Azor Ransomware

Azor was discovered by dnwls0719 and is a variant of Garrantydecrypt ransomware. Like most programs of this type, Azor encrypts files, changes their filenames and generates ransom messages with instructions about how to contact the developers. It renames encrypted files by appending the ".azor" ex