RAMP Ransomware Uses Ransom Note in Ukrainian
RAMP ransomware is a new strain of file-encrypting malware. It was discovered in the wild in early November 2022 and does not seem to belong to a specific larger family. RAMP will encrypt files on the infected system... Read more
Fisakalzb Ransomware Expands Snatch Family of Clones
Fisakalzb ransomware is a newly discovered member of the Snatch ransomware clone family. The new strain does nothing spectacular or novel. It will encrypt most files found on the victim system and make them... Read more
Defendpcpro.xyz Uses Fake Virus Scares
Defendpcpro dot xyz is one of the hundreds of similar domains and websites that exist only to mislead and confuse visitors. This type of page falls into the subcategory of "fake virus warning" misleading websites.... Read more
InLock Ransomware Includes Ransom Note in Spanish
InLock is the name of a newly discovered ransomware variant. The new strain does not belong to any larger family. InLock will encrypt practically every file on the victim system, leaving only OS files intact. File... Read more
What Does 'Movies' Adware Do On Your Computer?
"Movies" is the name of an adware application, also known as an ad-supported application. Adware's sole goal is to display ads on your system, usually inside your browser, and generate profit for its makers by showing... Read more
CharacterGeneration Mac Adware Leads to Scams
CharacterGeneration is a potentially unwanted program that functions as adware and can show up on your Mac. CharacterGeneration is a clone that is part of the AdLoad Mac adware family. It can crop up in the... Read more
'CTM Arrangment' Scam Distributes Malware
A new scam is being pushed online, spread through malicious spam emails. Its name is simply the "CTM Arrangment" scam. The scam would seem to be targeting corporations and businesses. The malicious email is signed... Read more
Protectwatcher.xyz Uses Fake Virus Warnings
Protectwatcher dot xyz is a misleading website that will throw scary but fake warnings on the screen to confuse visitors. Similar pages are classified as "fake virus warning" sites and are regarded as misleading... Read more
Beware of Autolycos Android Malware
Autolycos is the name of a strain of Android malware. It can infect any Android device and acts as a Trojan. Autolycos was distributed through malicious applications that were found on the Google Play Store. Action... Read more
What is the Planty-Search Browser Extension?
Planty-Search is the name of a browser extension that will install a fake search engine inside your browser and make it your browser's default. The extension's description states that it allows you to "search directly... Read more
CrySpheRe Ransomware Uses Russian in Ransom Note
CrySpheRe is a new variant of the Xorist ransomware family. CrySpheRe works the same as every other recent Xorist clone. It will encrypt the target system, leaving almost every file scrambled. Affected file types... Read more
Remove CleanBlocker Rogue Browser Extension
CleanBlocker is the name of a rogue browser extension that is distributed through untrustworthy websites and exhibits adware behavior. First of all, you should know that CleanBlocker is not found on the Chrome Web... Read more
