Threats
'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
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
How to Stop Myhypenews.com Ads
Myhypenews dot com is a misleading page that will attempt to flood your browser with intrusive and potentially harmful ads. The page at Myhypenews dot com will load a blank black background with a fake loading bar... Read more
Lock Ransomware Lists No Ransom But Don't Get Excited
There is a new version of the Babuk ransomware in the wild, called the Lock ransomware. The new strain behaves as expected, encrypting files on the victim system. Affected extensions include media files, documents,... Read more
'Stromag' Email Scam Carries Malicious Payload
A new email scam is being distributed online using malicious spam mass emai campaigns. This time, the campaign is called the 'Stromag' email scam. Unlike many similar email scams that attempt to redirect victims to a... 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
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
Watch Out For The 'Annual Salary Adjustment' Scam
A new scam is fishing out to steal the credentials of victims, called the "Annual salary adjustment" scam. The method of distribution is the usual - malicious spam email campaigns. The address shown as the origin of... Read more
What is the INT Ransomware?
INT ransomware is the name of a new strain of file-encrypting malware. The new variant belongs to the lesser-known family of Makop ransomware clones. Once executed on a victim system, INT will encrypt almost every... Read more
How to Avoid Wilycaptcha.live Ads
Wilycaptcha dot live is a very generic misleading website. It belongs to the "fake anti-bot check" subcategory of misleading pages. Landing on Wilycaptcha dot live, you will first notice that the page has a white... 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
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
How to Avoid Poweaniart.com Ads
Poweaniart dot com is a very uninspired misleading page. The site will attempt to fool visitors that they are passing an anti-bot check. What is really happening is that the page at Poweaniart dot com will bring up... Read more
RPC Ransomware is a New Dharma Variant Prone To Encrypt Documents and Other Files
RPC ransomware is the name of a newly discovered ransomware clone that belongs to the family of Dharma ransomware variants. The new strain encrypts files on the system it executes on, making all encrypted files... Read more
Multicheck Checkbox Checker Rogue Browser Extension Pushes Adware
Multicheck Checkbox Checker is the tongue-twister name of a rogue browser extension that behaves like adware. The extension's advertised purpose is to allow the user to check dozens of interface checkboxes inside... Read more
ThinDev Adware Annoys Mac Computer Users
ThinDev is a piece of adware that belongs to the AdLoad family of ad-supported programs, running on Mac computers. ThinDev can insert ads into the pages you browse online. This is expected behavior for all... Read more
