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Chimera Ransomware [Updated]
Ransomware

Chimera Ransomware [Updated]

Chimera is a ransomware virus that encrypts files stored on infected systems. It is distributed using various false job applications, business offers, and infected email attachments. After encrypting the files, Chimera adds a .crypt extension to each file. After the infected computer is restarted

Clearsearches.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Clearsearches.com Redirect

clearsearches.com is a regular fake Internet search engine claiming to generate the most relevant search results. Judging on appearance alone, this site may seem identical to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Therefore, users often believe that clearsearches.com is also leg

Catchem.newtab.online Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Catchem.newtab.online Redirect

Catch'em All is a deceptive application that claims to allow users to play Pokemon on their web browsers. On initial inspection, Catch'em All may seem legitimate, however, this game is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Be aware that Catch'em All is often dist

Ads by USB Locker
Adware

Ads by USB Locker

USB Locker is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to modify access to various external drives (USB, SSD, memory cards, etc.) On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, due to rogue behavior (stealth installation, display of intrusive adv

DiskPower Unwanted Application
Potentially unwanted application

DiskPower Unwanted Application

DiskPower is a rogue application that supposedly allows optimization of hard disk partitions. On initial inspection, DiskPower may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app often infiltrates systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it records various user/system information and displays va

Turkish Ransomware
Ransomware

Turkish Ransomware

Turkish (UYARI) is ransomware-type malware based on HiddenTear. After system infiltration, Turkish (UYARI) encrypts files using asymmetric AES-256 cryptography. The name of each encrypted file is appended with the ".locked" extension. Following successful encryption, this ransomware creates an HTM

.Xyz Ransomware
Ransomware

.Xyz Ransomware

.Xyz is a new variant of Jigsaw ransomware. Following infiltration, this ransomware encrypts various files stored on victims' computers. This is achieved using asymmetric cryptography. During encryption, this ransomware appends the name of each encrypted file with a ".xyz" extension and, thus, it

MySocialShortcut Toolbar
Browser Hijacker

MySocialShortcut Toolbar

MySocialShortcut is a rogue browser extension claiming to provide quick access to various social networks. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, MySocialShortcut often infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, this extension tracks

VMC Media Player Adware
Adware

VMC Media Player Adware

VMC Media Player is a rogue application claiming to allow users to play various audio and video formats. Initially, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, VMC Media Player is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application infiltrates systems without

Fasttoaccess.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Fasttoaccess.com Redirect

fasttoaccess.com is a regular fake Internet search engine claiming to improve users' web browsing experience by generating improved search results and providing quick access to a number of popular websites. These false claims often trick users into believing that fasttoaccess.com is a legitimate