Threats
Beware of Weekly Stock Loader Rogue Extension
Weekly Stock Loader is a malicious browser extension that claims to provide users with weekly stock updates. However, our research has revealed that it is actually an adware program designed to display intrusive ads... Read more
What is the Cyclops Ransomware?
Cyclops ransomware is a malicious program that encrypts data and demands ransom for its decryption. After being launched, Cyclops begins encrypting files, which are usually renamed with a specific extension. However,... Read more
How To Stop & Remove EazyBit Adware
EazyBit is the name of a rogue application that is part of the AdLoad malware family. Adware is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns, displaying ads on various interfaces which can lead to online scams,... Read more
How to Avoid CaptchaFair.top Ad Pop-Ups
CaptchaFair.top is a rogue app that attaches itself to many popular browsers and changes their homepages and search engine addresses without permission. It aggressively page-redirects users to other websites,... Read more
Monaki Ransomware Uses Unusual Renaming Pattern
Monaki ransomware is a new strain of file-encrypting malware that does not belong to any particular larger ransomware family. While Monaki will encrypt most file types and extensions just like other ransomware... Read more
CY3 Ransomware Will Scramble Your Files
CY3 is a newly discovered ransomware strain that is part of the Dharma family of ransomware clones. CY3 will behave like most other ransomware strains. It will encrypt most files on the target system, leaving them... Read more
MacVPNHelper Browser Hijacker Cannot Be Trusted
MacVPNHelper is a malicious program that hijacks users' web browsers, setting their homepages and search engine to display unwanted advertisements not originating from the sites visited. It does this by using a... Read more
How to Avoid Dozefive.xyz Ads
Dozefive dot xyz is a misleading website that attempts to sneak ad pop-ups inside your browser. The site runs one of the popular scams that many similar misleading domains use, called the "Your Windows 10 is infected... Read more
What is the Bpws Ransomware?
Bpws is a ransomware variant that belongs to the sizable Djvu family of clones. Bpws was spotted by security researchers in early January 2023. The ransomware does practically nothing differently from the other clones... Read more
Download Checker Adware
Download Checker is the generic and nondescript name used by a browser extension that functions as adware. Adware is a type of potentially unwanted software that will usually install on your system without your... Read more
Searchesmia.com Fake Search Engine
Searchesmia dot com is a fake search engine that is promoted through various rogue browser extensions. This sort of application is usually classified as potentially unwanted software. Searchesmia is promoted and... Read more
What is the Znto Ransomware?
Znto is a new ransomware clone that was discovered in the first days of 2023. The new variant belongs to the large family of Djvu ransomware clones. Znto encrypts almost every single file on the victim system.... Read more
CatB Ransomware Targets Big Game
CatB is a ransomware-type program that encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption. It does not alter filenames, and inserts ransom notes at the beginning of each encrypted file. The notes state that RSA-2048... Read more
What Does The Sticky Notes Browser Hijacker Do?
Sticky Notes is an extension that functions as a browser hijacker, which changes the settings of web browsers to promote finddbest.com - a fake search engine. Our team discovered Sticky Notes on a deceptive page, and... Read more
D0n Ransomware is Another Dharma Variant
D0n is the name of a newly discovered ransomware variant. The new strain is part of the numerous family of Dharma ransomware clones. The ransomware was discovered by security researchers doing a routine sweep of... Read more
Bpsm Ransomware Joins Djvu Clone Family
Bpsm is a new ransomware variant that was discovered in the first week of 2023. The ransomware strain belongs to the family of Djvu ransomware clones. Bpsm does virtually nothing to set itself apart from its peers.... Read more
How to Avoid Cophypserous.com Ads
Cophypserous dot com is a misleading website that will attempt to push potentially harmful ads into your browser. Landing on Cophypserous dot com in the first place will probably mean that you ran into a rogue ad or a... Read more
'Mega Millions International Lottery' Scam Uses Weak Bait
Yet another Internet scam is making the rounds, distributed again through malicious spam emails. The scam uses email addresses, probably from online databases, to send spam with a very weak hook. The email claims the... Read more
