Discovered by GrujaRS, .exe is a ransomware-type infection from the Xorist ransomware family. The purpose of this ransomware is to encrypt stored data and make ransom demands. During encryption, .exe appends each filename with the ".exe" extension (hence its name). For example, "sample.jpg" is ren
Similar to renropsitto.info, ticeroftertal.info, pushnews.online, and many others, pushmobilenews[.]com is a rogue website designed to cause unwanted redirects and display dubious content. Generally, users visit websites of this type inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted appl
Your Television Now Pro is one of many potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). In this case, it promotes a fake search engine (search.hyourtelevisionnowpro.com) by making changes to browser settings. This is a browser hijacker, however, it is advertised as an app that allows users to access vari
Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Access is a high-risk infection that stealthily infiltrates computers and encrypts most stored files. During the procedure, Access appends each filename with the ".access" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" becomes "sample.jpg.access"). Encrypted data immediate
Many people download and install the TaskFresh application unintentionally. This app supposedly makes access to favorite search engines easier. In fact, TaskFresh specifically promotes Yahoo (search.yahoo.com). This application is advertised as legitimate and useful, however, TaskFresh is a pot
By claiming to generate the most relevant search results, search.cubokit.com often tricks users into believing that it is a legitimate Internet search engine. Be aware, however, that developers promote this site via dubious app installation set-ups designed to modify Internet browser settings.
Ndarod is one of many ransomware-type infections that belong to the Djvu ransomware family. As with most infections from this family, Ndarod was first discovered by Michael Gillespie. Following successful infiltration, Ndarod encrypts stored data, rendering it unusable. Additionally, Ndarod appen
Mac Magician is presented as software that keeps Mac computers clean and secure. It is advertised as a 'system maintenance and security tool' that scans and boosts systems by removing junk/residual files and other unwanted items. In fact, this software is categorized as a potentially unwanted ap
"HARDDISK_ROOT KIT_TROJAN_HIJACK.EXE" is a tech-support scam that displays a fake virus alert and encourages users to contact "technical support" by calling the telephone number provided. Criminals use these scam pages to generate revenue by tricking people into paying for software or services. T
Lilocked (also known as Lilu) is yet another ransomware-type infection discovered by Michael Gillespie. As with most ransomware infections, Lilocked stealthily infiltrates the system and encrypts stored data, thereby rendering it unusable. Additionally, Lilocked renames each file by adding the ".