Discovered by Petrovic, LooCipher is a ransomware program that encrypts data, thereby denying access to files. To decrypt their data, victims are encouraged to pay for a decryption key (in effect, pay a ransom). LooCipher is designed to change the wallpaper, display a pop-up window, and create a
Alpha KeyLogger is a keystroke logger, a tool that allows people (typically, cyber criminals) to record keys pressed by users via the keyboard and also mouse actions. This software is advertised on hacker forums and can be purchased by anyone. Generally, cyber criminals try to trick unsuspecting
middleman2020 is yet another ransomware-type infection discovered by Michael Gillespie. Once infiltrated, middleman2020 encrypts most stored data, thereby rendering it unusable. Additionally, middleman2020 appends filenames with the ".middleman2020" extension (hence its name). For example, "sampl
Find My Ancestry is a browser-hijacking application that claims to help people find their ancestors. Judging on appearance alone, Find My Ancestry may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, Find My Ancestry promotes a fake search
"Maritime Email Virus" is a spam campaign that cyber criminals use to trick people into installing the HawkEye keystroke logger. They send emails that are disguised as messages from OSM Maritime Group and hope that recipients open the attached file. If opened, this file infects computers with the
Similar to markably.info, armuchteetthat.info, torlock.com and many others, joviatranson[.]info is a rogue website that redirects to other dubious websites and displays dubious content. Users generally visit websites such as joviatranson[.]info inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially un
The Quick Mac Care app supposedly keeps Mac computers clean and secure. It is presented as a system maintenance and security tool that scans and boosts operating systems by removing junk files, residual files, and other unwanted entries. Quick Mac Care may seem to be a useful and legitimate too
Fast Login Email Now is yet another deceptive application that supposedly allows users to access their emails. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and a browser hijacker. Fast Login Email Now often
bodlift[.]com is a rogue website designed to feed visitors with dubious content and redirect them to other dubious sites. It is virtually identical to ughitilagu.info, armuchteetthat.info, evengsitolightont.info, and hundreds of other rogue sites. Research shows that many visitors arrive at bodli
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Horon is a ransomware-type program belonging to the Djvu ransomware family. Ransomware is software that cyber criminals use to extort money from victims. These programs encrypt files. To decrypt them, victims are encouraged to pay a ransom (purchase a decryption to