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Wholocked Ransomware
Ransomware

Wholocked Ransomware

Discovered by GrujaRS, Wholocked is malicious software categorized as ransomware. Systems infected with this malware experience data encryption and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools. During the encryption process, all compromised files are appended with the ".wholocked" extension.

FrequencySignal Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

FrequencySignal Adware (Mac)

FrequencySignal is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, makes alterations to browser settings and promotes fake search engines. FrequencySignal promotes Safe Finder via akamaihd.net. Additionally, most adware and brow

IT Ransomware
Ransomware

IT Ransomware

Discovered by dnwls0719, IT is a ransomware-type malicious program, named for its use of imagery of the character, Pennywise, The Dancing Clown from the IT film series (2017-2019) based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. This malware is a new variant of Cobra Locker ransomware. The malicio

SoftwareHandler Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SoftwareHandler Adware (Mac)

SoftwareHandler is rogue software categorized as adware and possesses browser hijacker traits. After successful installation, it runs intrusive ad campaigns, modifies browser settings, and promotes bogus search engines. SoftwareHandler promotes Safe Finder through akamaihd.net. Most adware-type

Universidade De Lisboa Email Virus
Phishing/Scam

Universidade De Lisboa Email Virus

"Universidade de Lisboa" is a spam email campaign designed to spread the LokiBot Trojan. The term "spam campaign" is used to define a large scale operation, during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The messages distributed through this spam campaign are in Portuguese and disguised as m

ProductiveOperation Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ProductiveOperation Adware (Mac)

ProductiveOperation is rogue software classified as adware, which also has browser hijacker traits. It runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifies browsers to promote fake search engines. ProductiveOperation promotes  Safe Finder (via akamaihd.net) in this manner. Due to the dubious met

ScalableSkill Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ScalableSkill Adware (Mac)

ScalableSkill is a rogue application classified as adware. It also possesses browser hijacker traits. After successful installation, ScalableSkill operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns and making alterations to browser settings to promote bogus search engines - it promotes Safe Finder (v

Bmtf Ransomware
Ransomware

Bmtf Ransomware

Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Bmtf is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID, cyber crimina

EssentialOptimizer Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

EssentialOptimizer Adware (Mac)

EssentialOptimizer is rogue piece of software, categorized as adware and it also possesses browser hijacker qualities. Following successful installation, this application runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifies browsers and promotes fake search engines. EssentialOptimizer promotes Safe

DefaultProcesser Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

DefaultProcesser Adware (Mac)

DefaultProcesser is a rogue application classified as adware. As well as delivering intrusive ad campaigns, it also has browser hijacker traits, such as browser modification and promotion of fake search engines. DefaultProcesser promotes Safe Finder through akamaihd.net. Most adware and browser