M3gac0rtx ransomware is a new variant of another ransomware infection called Megac0rtx. This variant was discovered by Raby. Ransomware is software that encrypts files so that victims cannot access them without making payment. Like most programs of this type, M3gac0rtx adds an extension (".m3gac0
Li is a piece of malicious software, belonging to the Scarab ransomware family. Once infiltrated, it encrypts data and demands a ransom for the decryption (i.e. payment for providing decryption software/tool). During the encryption process, it renames files with a random string of characters and a
ApplicationEvents is an application designed to help users browse more efficiently by providing fast searches, accurate search results, and so on. In fact, this software is categorized as adware. Adware-type apps usually display unwanted, intrusive ads and often collect details relating to users
talkreply[.]com (also known as replyalert.net) is a dubious website that opens other sites of this kind or displays dubious content. In any case, people usually do not open websites such as talkreply[.]com intentionally - they are opened by potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) installed on the browser
Search.bannabell.com is a fake search engine, supposedly capable of optimizing download/installation processes and generating improved search results. Judging by appearances alone, search.bannabell.com is very similar to Google, Yahoo, Bing and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, it aro
Qbit Mac Optimizer can be downloaded from a download website. Here, it is advertised as an application that supposedly enables Mac computers to run smoother, faster, and without errors. In fact, developers distribute this app by including it in the set-ups of other software. Typically, people d
Nesa is malicious software discovered by Michael Gillespie and belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. Cyber criminals create programs of this type to extort money from victims by forcing them to pay ransoms for decryption tools and/or keys. Typically, it is impossible to decrypt files encrypted
your-mac-security-analysis[.]net is an untrustworthy, deceptive website designed to trick people into installing a rogue app called Cleanup My Mac. To achieve this, your-mac-security-analysis[.]net displays a fake message/notification stating that the computer is infected with viruses and that t
GMERA (also known as Kassi trojan) is malicious software that disguises itself as Stockfolio, a legitimate trading app created for Mac users. Research shows that there are two variants of this malware, one detected as Trojan.MacOS.GMERA.A and the other as Trojan.MacOS.GMERA.B. Cyber criminals p
Banks is a piece of malicious software, classified as ransomware. It is part of the Phobos ransomware family. Credit for discovering Banks belongs to GrujaRS. This malignant program encrypts files and keeps them on lockdown, unless the victim pays a ransom (i.e. purchases the decryption tool/softw