Skynet is one of the ransomware variants belonging to the MedusaLocker family. Our malware researchers discovered Skynet while analyzing malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal site. The purpose of Skynet is to encrypt files on the infected computer. Also, Skynet creates the "Instructions for
While examining search-alpha.com, we learned that it is a fake search engine that shows results from other search engines. Search-alpha.com is another variant of searchmarquis.com. Fake search engines are promoted mainly through browser hijackers that modify the settings of web browsers. Thus, i
Dark Power is ransomware that prevents victims from accessing files by encrypting them. Also, Dark Power creates the "readme.pdf" file which contains a ransom note. Additionally, it appends the ".dark_power" extension to filenames (e.g., it renames "1.jpg" to "1.jpg.dark_power", "2.png" to "2.png.
We have examined searchessearches.com and found that it is a fake search engine. Our team discovered searchessearches.com after adding an untrustworthy application to a web browser. One of the extensions promoting searchessearches.com is named Apps. We discovered it on a deceptive website.
During our examination of the Volt browser extension, we discovered that it is a browser hijacker designed to promote search.volt-tab.com by changing the browser settings. We also learned that search.volt-tab.com is a fake search engine. Users rarely download browser-hijacking apps on purpose.
Jypo is ransomware that prevents victims from accessing data by encrypting it. Also, Jypo renames files by appending its extension (".jypo") to filenames and drops its ransom note ("_readme.txt"). Our discovery of Jypo came from analyzing malware samples submitted to VirusTotal. Moreover, our inv
During our analysis of Jywd, we identified it as a variant of the Djvu ransomware family. Jywd works by encrypting data and appending the ".jywd" extension to the filenames of the affected files while also creating a ransom note in the form of a "_readme.txt" file. Our team discovered Jywd during
During our analysis of malware samples submitted to the VirusTotal page, we came across a type of ransomware dubbed Jyos. Further investigation revealed that Jyos belongs to the Djvu ransomware family. The primary goal of this ransomware is to encrypt files. Jyos also modifies file names by addin
While testing Robo Tab, our team discovered that this browser extension operates as a browser hijacker. The purpose of Robo Tab is to promote search.robo-tab.com (a fake search engine) by changing the settings of a web browser. Additionally, it may gather various data. Thus, it is advisable not to
While examining Beach Browser, we discovered that it is a browser extension designed to promote a shady search engine (search.beach-browser.com). Beach Browser promotes search.beach-browser.com by hijacking a web browser (by changing its settings). Users should not trust this application.