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What kind of malware is FUNNY?

Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, FUNNY is another ransomware virus belonging to the Dharma malware family. When a computer is infected with this virus, most files are encrypted and renamed with the ".FUNNY" extension added. For instance, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg.FUNNY".

All encrypted files become unusable. FUNNY ransomware displays a ransom demand pop-up window and places the "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" text file on the desktop.

What is Vanss?

Vanss (a variant of Dharma) is a high-risk virus, categorized as ransomware. This particular virus was discovered by Jakub Kroustek. Like many other viruses of this type, it infects systems and encrypts most stored data. It is not known whether Vanss developers use symmetric or asymmetric cryptography, however, once files are encrypted, they become unusable.

Vanss also adds the ".vanss" appendix to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg", is renamed to "sample.jpg.vanss" after encryption. The same applies to all encrypted files. It also places the "Info.hta" and "FILES ENCRYPTED.txt" files on the desktop.

What is "Embed a malware on the web page Email Scam"?

"Embed a malware on the web page Email Scam" is categorized as spam email campaign. Typically, these campaigns are used to threaten people and trick them into paying to avoid shame or other "consequences", such as computer infections. In this case, cyber criminals claim that they have captured "the process of your onanism" (a video), and have stolen your personal data.

If you want to prevent supposed data loss and the video from being proliferated to all of your contacts, you are encouraged to pay a ransom. This is typical behaviour of cyber criminals and you should not worry.

What is mansubscribe.com?

mansubscribe.com is a rogue website similar to intimepoint.com, notifications-online.systems, confirm-browser.com, and many others. This site is designed to redirect visitors to other dubious websites. In most cases, users arrive at mansubscribe.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads.

PUAs are notorious for infiltration without users' consent. Furthermore, they are also likely to display intrusive advertisements and record information relating to browsing activity.

What is GusCrypter?

GusCrypter virus is a high-risk ransomware-type virus that was discovered by S!Ri. Once it has infiltrated, the virus encrypts most files stored on the system, rendering them unusable. GusCrypter adds the ".GUSv2" extension to every affected file.

For example, after encryption, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.GUSv2", and so on. The GusCrypter virus also places the "DECRYPT.html" file in every folder that contains encrypted files.

What is System Firewall Has Blocked Some Features?

"System Firewall Has Blocked Some Features" is a fake security alert message similar to many other fake messages such as The System Is Badly Damaged, Install Java To Continue, Microsoft Support, etc. Generally, these are delivered by untrustworthy and deceptive websites that users visit inadvertently.

Most users arrive at them via potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive ads. PUAs are often installed unintentionally in the first place, and cause unwanted redirects, deliver ads, and record browsing-related data.

What is The System Is Badly Damaged?

There are many various fake error, virus alert, and other similar messages online. The "Your System IS Badly Damaged" scam is similar to "Microsoft Support", "Install Java To Continue", and "Error Code :S112276". These fake messages are typically displayed when an untrustworthy, deceptive website is visited.

Most users arrive at these websites unintentionally, since potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) or intrusive advertisements cause redirects to them. PUAs are usually installed without users' direct permission, deliver intrusive advertisements, and collect browsing-related data.

What is "Ernst & Young Email Virus"?

"Ernst & Young Email Virus" is categorized a spam campaign that cyber criminals use to distribute a high-risk trojan virus called TrickBot.

The working principle of this campaign is simple: scammers send emails to many users and detail a legitimate and important matter in the subject line. The purpose of this spam campaign is infect computers with malware by tricking as many users as possible into opening the attachment.

What is Betta?

First discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Betta is one of many high-risk ransomware-type viruses and originates from the Dharma family. This ransomware encrypts most data and adds the ".[backtonormal@foxmail.com].betta" extension to every encrypted file.

For example, a file named "1.jpg" becomes "1.sample.[backtonormal@foxmail.com].betta" when encrypted. Encryption renders affected files unusable. If your computer has been infected with the Betta ransomware-type virus, you will encounter a pop-up window titled "All your files have been encrypted!".

What is intimepoint[.]com?

intimepoint[.]com is a rogue website very similar to notifications-online.systems, chardwardse.club, notification-browser.tools, and many others. It redirects visitors to other untrustworthy sites. Most visitors arrive at intimepoint[.]com unintentionally - they are redirected by potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Users generally install PUAs inadvertently - these rogue apps then go on to deliver ads and gather data.