Similar to Donald Trump ransomware, Angela Merkel is a ransomware-type virus that encrypts various files and appends file names with the ".angelamerkel" extension. For instance, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.angelamerkel". Following successful encryption, this ransomware displays a pop-up
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MyMemory is a deceptive application that supposedly provides event reminders. Initially, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, MyMemory often infiltrates systems without permission. Furthermore, it records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity and dis
Webbora is a rogue application that infiltrates the system during installation of other software. Following infiltration, this app generates various intrusive online advertisements and continually records information relating to users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Webbora is cate
HappyLocker is file-encryption ransomware based on Hidden Tear - an open-source ransomware project. Cyber criminals promote HappyLocker via "Instant Satoshi BOT" - a malicious application that supposedly rewards users in Bitcoins for completing various 'captchas'. Following infiltration, HappyLoc
AiraCrop is ransomware-type malware that encrypts files using asymmetric cryptography. AiraCrop append the names of encrypted files with the "._AiraCropEncrypted!" extension (some AiraCrop variants append ".airacropencrypted!"). For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg._AiraCropEncrypt
WickedLocker is a file-encryption virus based on Hidden Tear - an open-source ransomware project. Following successful infiltration, WickedLocker encrypts files and file names with the ".locked" extension (e.g., "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.locked"). Following encryption, WickedLocker o
PaySafeGen is file encryption malware presented as a hacking tool, which supposedly generates genuine PaySafeCard codes free of charge. In fact, these claims are false. When executed, PaySafeGen encrypts various files stored on the system. During encryption, PaySafeGen appends the ".cry_" extensio
Telecrypt is file encryption ransomware written in the Delphi (programming language) and, therefore, the virus is in the form of a binary file and must be executed manually. If run accidentally, Telecrypt encrypts various files stored on the system (e.g., .doc, .pdf, .jpg, etc.). Research shows t
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