There are many spam campaigns that cyber criminals employ to infect computers with malware. In this case, cyber criminals send emails disguised as messages from Microsoft regarding a 'critical' or 'latest' Windows update. A .jpg file, which is actually an executable [.exe]) attached to the emails,
Discovered by Raby, Angus is a malicious program belonging to the Phobos ransomware family. This malware encrypts data and demands ransom payments for decryption tools/software. During the encryption process, all files are renamed with the victim's unique ID, developers' email address and the ".an
MacCleansePro is the name of an app that supposedly keeps Mac computers clean and improves overall system performance, however, developers distribute it using the set-ups of other programs (they include it as an additional offer). Typically, people download and install apps that are distributed
Similar to homededruju.com, dstatutorsher.info, eadingenered.pro, and thousands of others, spnews[.]biz is a rogue webpage. It operates by presenting visitors with dubious and possibly harmful content. Additionally, this site generates redirects to other untrustworthy, even malicious websites. Mo
w4sercher[.]biz is a dubious website. When opened, it often redirects visitors to other dubious web pages. There are many websites of this type online including, for example, homededruju[.]com, eadingenered[.]pro, and actraffic[.]info. Typically, people do not visit these sites intentionally - in
Website Security Checker is a browser hijacker, which is promoted as a free tool for detecting various malicious websites. After successful infiltration, it modifies browsers to promote a fake search engine (browsersecuritycenter.com). Furthermore, it monitors users' browsing activity and gathers
tunesysbooster[.]xyz is deceptive/scam website, primarily promoted by other scam web pages (such as Noname), which typically offer fake system scans. Note that no website can detect issues/threats present on devices or scan systems for them. Furthermore, tunesysbooster[.]xyz itself is designed t
Quick Audio Converter supposedly provides quick access to various online audio converters, however, once installed, it changes certain browser settings. Quick Audio Converter promotes search.quickaudioconvertertab.com, which is the address of a fake search engine. Furthermore, it collects browsin
TopLookup is an adware-type application and endorsed as a tool allegedly capable of improving the browsing experience by providing fast searches, accurate search results, and similar. In fact, this rogue app runs intrusive advertisement campaigns (i.e., delivers undesirable and even harmful ads)
UltraModel is an app (browser extension) that apparently helps users to search more efficiently. In fact, it operates as adware, software that serves various advertisements. Furthermore, UltraModel collects user-system information. Adware-type apps are categorized as potentially unwanted applic