Typically, scammers proliferate sextortion scams via email, however, in this case, they are implemented through hacked WordPress and Blogger accounts, which post scam messages on the homepages of various websites. Once opened, the sites display posts stating that the visitor's computer is hacked
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Worm is a new variant of Paradise ransomware. It is designed to encrypt data and demand ransom payments for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are appended with a unique ID number, developer's email address, and the ".worm" extension ("[i
Badmonday is a family of deceptive/scam websites, which operate using scare tactics to trick people into installing untrustworthy applications. This variation promotes Smart Mac Booster, which is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Badmonday warns visitors of viruses it has
Discovered by dnwls0719, Lm is ransomware that belongs to the Paradise ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt files and keep them inaccessible unless victims purchase a decryption tool from the cyber criminals (lm developers). This ransomware changes filenames of all encrypted files. The na
IdeaShared is an untrustworthy application that supposedly enhances the browsing experience. In fact, it is an adware-type app that feeds users with advertisements and gathers various user information. Typically, people download and install adware unintentionally and, therefore, IdeaShared is ca
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek and belonging to the Dharma/Crysis malware family, Xda is ransomware. This malicious program operates by encrypting victims' data and demanding ransom payments for decryption. During the encryption process, all files are renamed with an ID number (generated individuall
NEMTY REVENGE 2.0 ransomware is malicious software discovered by Michael Gillespie. People with files encrypted by ransomware cannot regain access without the use of a decryption key. To obtain the key, victims are urged to pay a ransom to the cyber criminals who designed NEMTY REVENGE 2.0. This
Sundayfunny is a family of scam web sites designed to promote untrustworthy applications. This variant advertises Smart Mac Booster, which is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Websites of this type operate using scare tactics to trick visitors into downloading/installing th
Discovered by dnwls0719, ABAT is a new variant of Matrix ransomware. Malware of this type encodes data so that victims are unable to access their files without using decryption methods. Typically, they are encouraged to purchase decryption tools from the cyber criminals who designed the ransomware
Discovered by Vitali Kremez, FuxSocy ENCRYPTOR is malicious software, classified as ransomware. This malware emulates Cerber ransomware. It operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption. During FuxSocy ENCRYPTOR encryption, each file is renamed with a randomized filename