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ScanUtilities Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

ScanUtilities Unwanted Application

ScanUtilities is software promoted as a tool capable of speeding up and improving system performance, however, due the dubious methods used to proliferate this application, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Usually, software within this classification is nonoperational

SNT2 Ransomware
Ransomware

SNT2 Ransomware

SNT2 is a malicious program belonging to the Matrix ransomware family. This malware is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all compromised files are renamed following this pattern: "[SantaGman@criptext.com].[random-string].SNT2" (consisting o

Kook Ransomware
Ransomware

Kook Ransomware

Kook is malicious software belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. Systems infected with this malware have their data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all compromised files are appended with the ".kook" extension. For exampl

Tcprx Ransomware
Ransomware

Tcprx Ransomware

Discovered by Marcelo Rivero, Tcprx is malicious software belonging to the Dharma ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, unique ID, cyber cri

IOS /MAC Defender Alert POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

IOS /MAC Defender Alert POP-UP Scam (Mac)

"IOS /MAC Defender Alert" is a technical support scam, promoted on deceptive websites. This scheme targets Apple product users and claims that their devices have been infected. To prevent any damage being caused to the device, users are encouraged to call "Apple technical Support". This is a sc

Docallisec Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

Docallisec Adware (Mac)

Docallisec is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Following installation, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e. delivers various unwanted ads), makes alterations to browser settings and promotes fake search engines. Most adware and browser hijackers have data track

ExpertLookupEngine Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

ExpertLookupEngine Adware (Mac)

ExpertLookupEngine is rogue software categorized as adware. This app also has browser hijacker traits. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, making modifications to browser settings and promoting fake search engines. It is highly likely that ExpertLookupEngine records browsin

Your Mac Is Infected With 5 Viruses! POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Your Mac Is Infected With 5 Viruses! POP-UP Scam (Mac)

This deceptive website is designed to promote another scam ("Norton subscription has expired today") and trick visitors into believing that their Mac computers are infected with viruses. It claims that, to remove the viruses, visitors must renew their antivirus software subscriptions. In fact,

SectionBrowser Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SectionBrowser Adware (Mac)

SectionBrowser is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Following successful installation, it operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns, making modifications to browser settings and promoting fake search engines. SectionBrowser promotes Safe Finder via akamaihd.

[Zfile@Tuta.Io] Ransomware
Ransomware

[Zfile@Tuta.Io] Ransomware

[Zfile@Tuta.Io] is a malicious program, which is part of the GlobeImposter ransomware family. It operates by encrypting files and demanding payment for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with the ".[Zfile@Tuta.Io]" extension. For example, a file originally