Discovered by Ravi, Txt (JobCrypter) is malware and a ransomware-type program. Following successful infiltration, Txt (JobCrypter) encrypts data in order to demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, files are appended with the ".txt" extension. For example, a file originally n
iTunes (FlyStudio) ransomware was discovered by GrujaRS. Typically, malware of this type encrypts files, modifies the filenames and generates a ransom message. iTunes (FlyStudio) renames encrypted files by appending the ".itunes" extension to filenames. For example, it would change a file named "
DarkSide was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. Malware of this type makes files inaccessible to victims by encryption, modifies filenames, and generates ransom messages. DarkSide renames encrypted files by appending the victim's ID as an extension. For example, it would rename "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.d0
SkillInitiator is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. It operates by delivering intrusive advertisements, making modifications to browser settings and promoting fake search engines. SkillInitiator promotes z6airr.com in this manner, however, on Google Chrome browsers, it pro
Discovered by xiaopao and belonging to the Scarab ransomware family, FIXI ransomware is designed to encrypt files, rename them and create the "HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.TXT" text file (a ransom message) in all folders that contain encrypted files. It renames files by replacing their filenames with a st
HDConverterSearch is dubious software endorsed as a tool capable of improving web searches. In fact, it operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote hdconvertersearch.com (a bogus search engine). Therefore, HDConverterSearch is categorized as a browser hijacker. Additionally, it
AB89 is part of the Matrix ransomware family and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. Typically, malware of this type is designed to encrypt files, modify their filenames and create and/or display ransom messages. AB89 renames encrypted files by replacing their filenames with the AdamBrown89@crip
"Social network hacks" is a large-scale scam promoted through several different campaigns. This scheme is disguised as providing resources for hacking social networking/media and service (e.g. streaming) accounts. The "hacking tools" are supposedly capable of hijacking Facebook, Instagram, WhatsA
AnyConverterSearch is a browser hijacker, which changes certain browser settings to portal.anyconvertersearch.com or feed.anyconvertersearch.com (addresses of fake search engines). Commonly, apps of this type collect browsing-related data as well. Browser hijackers are categorized potentially unw
This malware belongs to the Scarab ransomware family and was discovered by xiaopao. Protomolecule ransomware encrypts files and renames each by replacing the filename with a string of random characters, and replacing the extension with ".protonmolecule@gmx.us". For example, it would rename a file