Grethen is ransomware-type software and possibly a mix of other programs of this type such as Scarab and Dharma. Grethen locks (encrypts) victims' files and denies access to them unless a ransom is paid. It stores the "READ ME.TXT" file (a ransom message) in all folders that contain encrypted dat
Belonging to the Djvu ransomware family, Nacro is a high-risk infection designed to encrypt stored data and make ransom demands. As with most infections from this ransomware family, Nacro was first discovered by Michael Gillespie. During encryption, Nacro renames each compromised file by adding t
Track Your Transit Info is the name of an application that supposedly gives free access to public transit routes. It is presented as a useful app, however, Track Your Transit Info is a browser hijacker that changes browser settings (promotes a fake search engine) and might also gather data relatin
Ramnit is a family of malware-distribution trojans. Depending on particular variants, anti-virus suites can detect Ramnit as "Win32/Ramnit.A" or "Win32/Ramnit.B". These viruses infiltrate systems without users' consent and open "backdoors" for other malware to infiltrate the system. Therefore, its
As its name suggests, the Simple Package Tracker application supposedly allows users to track their packages, which are delivered by carriers such as FedEx, USPS, UPS, DHL and Canada Post. In fact, Simple Package Tracker is a browser hijacker, an application that changes browser settings (to promo
Poison Ivy is software that can access and control connected computers remotely. Programs of this type are called remote access or administration tools (RATs), however, not all are legitimate and some people use them illegally. For example, many cyber criminals use RATs to steal personal informati
dredrewlaha[.]info is a rogue website designed to redirect users to other untrustworthy and malicious sites, as well as feed them with dubious content. The website shares many similarities with lesindingretne.info, dancewithlittleredpony.com, clckworld.club and many other rogue sites. User do not
NetWire (also known as Recam or NetWiredRC) is a malicious application and a remote access tool (RAT). Typically, people use RATs to access and control computers remotely. For example, these tools can be used legitimately by system administrators for accessing client computers, however, RATs can a
The Quasar tool allows users to remotely control other computers over a network. Software programs of this type are known as remote access tools (RATs). There both are legitimate and illegal RATs. Quasar is a legitimate tool, however, cyber criminals often use these tools for malicious purposes.
First discovered by Michael Gillespie, Nasoh is one of many ransomware-type infections from the Djvu family. The purpose of this virus is to stealthily infiltrate computers and encrypt data so that developers can make ransom demands by offering paid recovery of files. This ransomware is also desi