vpnbestapp[.]com is a deceptive website running scams primarily targeting iPhone users. There are two scam variants promoted on this site. One version claims that the user's mobile device has been infected and requires legitimate virus protection tools to be installed onto it. The other version
Smaug ransomware is available for download on the dark web: it is for sale as Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). Therefore, cyber criminals who purchase it can perform ransomware attacks without having to develop malware of this type. Smaug is designed to encrypt files, rename them and create a ranso
TopMusicSearches is dubious software categorized as a browser hijacker. It operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote topmusicsearches.com (a fake search engine). Additionally, most browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities, which are used to monitor browsing activity.
ProgressHelper is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, making modifications to browser settings and promoting fake search engines. ProgressHelper promotes 0yrvtrh.com on Safari browsers and search.adjustablesample.com
GamerSearch promotes gamer-search.com (a fake search engine) by changing certain browser settings. Commonly, apps of this type also collect browsing-related information. Generally, users download and install browser hijackers inadvertently and, for this reason, they are categorized as potentially
ThunderX is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".tx_locked" extension. For example, a file originally named something like "1.jpg" would appear as "
Zphs part of the Dharma ransomware family. It encrypts files, modifies their filenames, displays a ransom message in a pop-up window, and creates the text file named "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" (another ransom message). Zphs renames encrypted files by adding the victim's ID, zphc@cock.li email address,
SkilledSystem is designed to function as adware and a browser hijacker: it serves advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by changing browser settings. It can also access and collect private, sensitive information. In most cases, users download and install apps such as S
AllConvertersSearches hijacks browsers by changing certain settings to allconverterssearches.com (the address of a fake search engine). It also collects information relating to users' browsing activities. Browser hijackers are also classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since user
"$1000 Venmo Gift Card" is a scam promoted on various deceptive websites. The scheme is presented as a gift raffle in appreciation of users' loyalty to Venmo, a mobile payment service owned by PayPal Holdings, Inc. In fact, the "$1000 Venmo Gift Card" giveaway is a blatant scam and is in no way as