Like most ransomware-type infections, Tro is designed to encrypt data and keep it in this state unless a ransom is paid (a decryption tool/key is purchased). This malicious program is a new variant of Djvu ransomware and was discovered by Michael Gillespie. During the encryption process, the virus
Discovered by Michael Gillespie, Tfude is classified as a ransomware-type computer infection. This malicious program is a new variant of Djvu ransomware. Like most viruses of this type, it affects systems by encrypting stored data (blocking access to it) and keeping it in this state until victims
There are many fake search engines online, including baysearch.co, mysearches.co, and search.tapufind.com. The search.dolanbaross.com site is another example and is promoted as a search engine that provides faster searches, more accurate results, and so on. It is promoted using rogue downloaders
MongoLock is a malicious program categorized as ransomware-type computer infection. Most programs of this type are designed to encrypt data (thus preventing victims from accessing it) and to make ransom demands. This version, however, has somewhat different behavior: it infects computers, deletes
The internet is full of rogue websites such as click-on-this.today, most of which are very similar. Some other examples include spirationsstrated.club, clicktated.com, and hesthenhepattont.club. The click-on-this.today site redirects visitors to other deceptive or untrustworthy websites. Most use
"We are not going to steal a lot of time" is a typical scam proliferated by sending many threatening emails. Scammers use the emails to trick people into paying to prevent compromising material (in this case a video) being distributed. The video does not actually exist. Note that there are many s
"Hello Perv" is one of many scam campaigns presented as a threatening, ransom demand email. In this case, cyber criminals attempt to trick people (email recipients) into believing that they have obtained compromising videos and will proliferate them unless their demands are met. There is nothing
Pdff is high-risk ransomware-type virus discovered by Michael Gillespie. Immediately after infiltration, this malware encrypts most stored data and appends filenames with the ".pdff" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.pdff". Pdff then generates a text file ("_openme.t
"Cashplus Email Scam" is used to steal Cashplus account details (logins and passwords). This email is sent to many people in the hope that some will fall for the scam and provide their details. We strongly recommend that you ignore this email. Do not click the presented website link or provide the
search.hfastpackagetracker.net is one of many fake search engines available on the internet. This site is usually promoted by a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called Fast Package Tracker. According to developers, it provides quick access to package tracking services and