ZYX belongs to the GlobeImposter family. This ransomware appends the ".{indus37098@india.com}ZYX" extension to the names of encrypted files. For example, "1.jpg" becomes "1.jpg.{indus37098@india.com}ZYX", and so on. Furthermore, this ransomware creates a ransom message within the "how_to_back_fil
0wnpr0m0[.]com is a deceptive/scam website. Its behavior varies, as does the material it displays. In general, it promotes dubious and possibly malicious content and generates redirects to likewise dangerous sites. It has been observed redirecting to a fake software update scam web page. These
Moncrypt was discovered by dnwls0719 and is part of the Scarab ransomware family. Typically, programs of this type encrypt data/files, rename encrypted files, and create and display ransom messages. Moncrypt renames all files by appending the ".moncrypt" extension to filenames. For example, it re
getalinkandshare[.]com is an untrusted website that downloads malicious files and redirects visitors to other deceptive, potentially malicious web pages. Note that getalinkandshare[.]com is used to trick visitors into downloading and opening files that might be designed to install browser hijack
Search by Live PDF Converter is a browser hijacker, which operates by modifying browsers to promote its associated fake search engine (feed.livepdfconverter.com). Furthermore, this app has data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing habits. Due to its dubious prolife
"Windows Defender Security Center" is a fake error message displayed by various websites. Users visit often these sites inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) or intrusive advertisements delivered by other rogue sites. Research shows that many PUPs infiltrate
hecktasit.club is the address of a fake search engine and a website that, if accessed directly, opens nicetab.live, which is a download page of the NiceTab StartPage browser hijacker. Typically, fake search engines are promoted through rogue downloaders/installers that modify browser settings.
NiceTab StartPage is a browser hijacker, which is endorsed as a tool for customization of the browser homepage interface. These advertised features include various widgets (e.g. local time, current weather and forecasts, etc.), homepage wallpaper selection and so on. In fact, NiceTab StartPage
Takeprize is a family of untrusted, deceptive websites and a domain that, if visited, displays various lottery scams. At the time of research, takeprize loaded web pages that encouraged visitors to download an installer that distributes potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) including browser hijacker
Discovered by dnwls0719, PSAFE is malicious software belonging to the Matrix ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt the data of infected systems and demand ransom payments for decryption. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed according to the following pattern: "[Safe