The internet is full of deceptive websites such as apple.security-help-center[.]club. This site is a scam that promotes a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Mac-Tuneup-Pro. It does this by displaying fake virus alerts urging visitors to scan their systems, and then to download and ins
As its name suggests, the Easy Access to Internet Services application provides quick and easy access to popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and many others. In fact, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker. Most people install PUAs
Best File Converter is a file conversion application that supposedly converts .doc files to and from PDF format directly from the browser (new tab page). In fact, as with many other applications of this type, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker. Best
refrebrepheon[.]info is one of many websites designed to redirect users to other malicious sites and deliver dubious content. This website is similar to many other rogue sites, such as ketintontrat.info, maranhesduve.club, and redrentalservice.com. Users often visit refrebrepheon[.]info inadverte
The NetSupport Manager program is categorized as a Remote Access Tool (RAT). Like most programs of this type, it allow users to access computers, workstations, and servers locally and remotely. This is legitimate software that can be used by anyone, however, RATs are often misused by cyber crimina
Spyhunter is the name of a legitimate anti-malware program, however, cyber criminals have recently started to exploit this name in their ransomware campaign. Developers (cyber criminals) use it to encrypt victims' data (by blocking access) unless a ransom is paid. Spyhunter ransomware adds the ".s
Raldug is another variant of high-risk ransomware called Djvu. As with its predecessor, Raldug encrypts stored data, thereby making it unusable. Additionally, Raldug appends filenames with the ".raldug" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.raldug"). Raldug also places the "_read
The ytmp3[.]cc website (called "YouTube to Mp3 Converter") operates as a media converter that allows users to convert YouTube videos to audio or video/mp3 or mp4 formats and then to download them. The website uses various advertising networks that display ads leading to other untrustworthy sites.
Zumanek is high-risk malware categorized as a banking/Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This malware is distributed using social engineering. In this way, cyber criminals trick users into downloading and installing Zumanek without their consent. The presence of this infection might cause various privacy
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Carcn is a ransomware-type malicious program that belongs to the Dharma malware family. Developers spread this infection to prevent victims accessing their computer files unless a ransom is paid. Carcn is designed to encrypt data and make it unusable. It also renames