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J4fsf Ransomware

What is J4fsf ransomware?

J4fsf is a ransomware-type program, which encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption. Affected files are appended with - ".[random_string].j4fsf extension", which consists of a random character string, and the ".j4fsf" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.1iaO5JmmZdx7bxmbLyv8-dSa2NalpxJSYoliQDFkhPURh7sTZt2PGF1UlUZosBpd.j4fsf".

Afterwards, a ransom note in a text file named "R7vw_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt" is created. This file is dropped onto the desktop.

   
SuccessAdvanced Adware (Mac)

What is SuccessAdvanced?

SuccessAdvanced is a rogue application classified as adware. It also has browser hijacker qualities. What is more, since most users download/install apps of this type inadvertently, they are categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) as well.

   
Nomad Ransomware

What is Nomad ransomware?

Nomad is a malicious program that belongs to the Dharma ransomware family. It is designed to encrypt data (render files inaccessible) and demand ransoms for the decryption.

Affected files are renamed following this pattern: initial filename, unique ID assigned to the victim, cyber criminals' email address, and a ".nomad" extension. For example, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as something similar to "1.jpg.id-C279F237.[nomad.crypt@onionmail.org].nomad" - after encryption. Once this process is complete, ransom notes are created/displayed in a pop-up window and "info.txt" text file.

   
Centralheat.me Ads

What is centralheat[.]me page?

Centralheat[.]me is designed to trick visitors into allowing it to show notifications. It uses a clickbait technique for that. Also, centralheat[.]me is used to promote questionable websites. This page shares similarities with plenty of other pages, for example, fast-travel[.]org, joaglouwulin[.]com, and tionalmorei[.]online.

   
Rigd Ransomware

What is Rigd ransomware?

Rigd is part of the Djvu ransomware family. This variant encrypts files and appends the ".rigd" extension to their filenames (for example, it changes "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.rigd", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.rigd"). Instructions on how to contact the attackers and other details are provided in the "_readme.txt" file.

   
Voicemail Email Scam

What is "Voicemail email scam"?

"Voicemail email scam" refers to a spam campaign - a mass-scale operation during which thousands of deceptive emails are sent. The letters distributed through this campaign - are disguised as notifications concerning a new voicemail.

This spam mail aims to promote a phishing website designed to record information entered into it. The page requests users to sign in using their email account log-in credentials (i.e., email addresses and corresponding passwords). Hence, by trying to log in through this webpage - users can have their email accounts stolen.

   
Social Network Ad Blocker Adware

What is Social Network Ad Blocker?

Social Network Ad Blocker is a rogue browser extension endorsed as a tool for eliminating ads from social networking and social media platforms. However, this piece of software operates as adware. Furthermore, software products within this classification are also considered to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

   
Porn Ransomware

What is Porn ransomware?

Porn is a ransomware-type program. It operates by encrypting data (rendering files unusable) and demanding ransoms for the decryption.

During the encryption process, affected files are appended with a ".porn" extension. To elaborate, a file like "1.jpg" would appear as "1.jpg.porn", and so on. Afterwards, ransom notes are displayed/created in a pop-up window and "RECUPERAR__.porn.txt" text file.

   
SmartDivision Adware (Mac)

What is SmartDivision?

SmartDivision is an adware-type app with browser hijacker traits. Furthermore, due to the dubious methods used to spread products within these classifications, they are also deemed to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

   
Koxic Ransomware

What is Koxic ransomware?

Koxic prevents victims from accessing files by encrypting them and appends the ".KOXIC_PLCAW" extension to filenames. For example, it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.KOXIC_PLCAW", "2.jpg" to "2.jpg.KOXIC_PLCAW". Koxic also creates the "WANNA_RECOVER_KOXIC_FILEZ_PLCAW.txt" file, a ransom note.

   

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