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"There is a new Codec Pack version" is a scam run by deceptive websites. By claiming that Adobe Flash Player might be outdated, the scheme attempts to trick users into downloading/installing a fake software updater. Rogue updates are used to spread a wide variety of untrustworthy and even malici
Adair is part of the Phobos ransomware family. Like most programs of this type, Adair encrypts files, changes filenames and provides victims with instructions about how to contact the developers. This ransomware renames each file by adding the victim's ID, developers's email address and appending
Discovered by malware researcher, Raby, Removeme2020 is a malicious program belonging to the GlobeImposter ransomware family. This ransomware operates by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for decryption. When Removeme2020 encrypts, files are appended with the ".locker" extension. For
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"Get the new iPhone 11 Pro" is a scam run by deceptive web pages. The scheme claims that users can win an Apple iPhone 11 Pro for a small fee, however, this is an attempt to extort money from people and steal their personal information (e.g. credit card details). Few visitors to deceptive website
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"Antivirus Update is prepared" is a deceptive pop-up window displayed by scam websites. By implying that antivirus software requires updating and devices are at risk, the pop-up attempts to urge people into downloading/installing untrustworthy, malicious content. Potentially Unwanted Applications