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What kind of malware is Miia?

Miia is part of the Djvu family. It blocks access to files by encrypting them and generates a ransom note (the "_readme.txt" file) to provide instructions on how to pay for data recovery. It also appends the ".miia" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.miia", "image.png" to "image.png.miia"

What kind of application is DisableNotifications?

DisableNotifications is a browser hijacker designed to promote disablenotifications.xyz (a fake search engine). It does that by changing the web browser's settings. A big part of browser-hijacking apps is promoted and distributed using questionable methods. Thus, apps of this type rarely get downloaded and installed on purpose.

What kind of malware is KOK8?

KOK8 is the name of ransomware designed to encrypt files, modify filenames of encrypted files and provide a ransom note (create the "#KOK8_README#.rtf" file on a desktop). KOK8 replaces filenames with the kok8@protonmail.com email address, a string of random characters and the ".KOK" extension.

For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "[KOK8@protonmail.com ].0Q95cRNd-1TImmugX.KOK8", "sample.png" to "[KOK8@protonmail.com ].1F79gBLf-4ULjuttC.KOK8", and so on. KOK8 is part of the Matrix ransomware family.

What kind of scam is Your phone is sending SPAM!?

It is a scam that promotes questionable software (supposedly a spam blocker). Websites promoting applications using scare tactics cannot be trusted. Usually, these pages get opened through other shady websites, deceptive ads, or installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

What kind of malware is AKO?

AKO is ransomware that encrypts files and modifies their filenames by appending the ".AKO" extension. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.AKO", "document.txt" to "document.txt.AKO". AKO generates two ransom notes: "AkoReadMe.html" and "AkoReadMe.txt". This ransomware is part of the MedusaLocker family.

What kind of application is IndexerService?

IndexerService has two purposes: to generate advertisements and promote a fake search engine. It functions as adware and a browser-hijacking app. Typically, apps like IndexerService are distributed (and promoted) using questionable, often deceptive methods. Therefore, users install (and download) them unknowingly.

What kind of application is Keep Fast Search?

Keep Fast Search is a browser hijacker that hijacks a web browser by changing its settings. The purpose of this application is to promote keepfastsearch.com - a fake search engine. Also, it can read browsing history. Users often download and install browser-hijacking apps inadvertently.

What is Google Foundation email scam?

Scammers behind this email attempt to trick recipients into believing that they have been selected to receive a donation from the Google Foundation. The file attached to this email (a PDF document) contains a fraudulent request to provide certain information and contact scammers.

What kind of page is protectnscan[.]com?

Protectnscan[.]com displays deceptive content to promote shady websites and asks for permission to deliver notifications. It is very unlikely that someone would visit protectnscan[.]com on purpose. This page is similar to webdefencesurvey[.]com, rewardsltd[.]com, stayprotectedsupport[.]com, and many other sites.

What kind of application is Adskip PRO?

Adskip PRO is described as an extension that blocks ads on YouTube, Google and blocks more than 120 ad trackers. However, this app does the opposite - it generates advertisements. For this reason, Adskip PRO falls into the category of advertising-supported software.