Govcrypt ransomware is a file-encrypting malware based on the Chaos ransomware. The ransomware targets personal files and makes them unopenable by encrypting them. The ransomware can be identified by the .govcrypt extension added to encrypted files. Files with that extension will be unopenable unless you first put them through a decryptor. However, acquiring the decryptor will not be easy, as…
ovateshidae.co.in is a deceptive website that tries to trick users into allowing desktop notifications. The site misuses a legitimate browser feature, which is why you’ll get a browser alert saying “ovateshidae.co.in wants to show notifications” when you get redirected to the site. If you click “Allow”, you will authorize the site to show notifications on your desktop. While legitimate sites…
LegionRoot ransomware is file file-encrypting malware that will take files hostage by encrypting them. It is a very dangerous type of malware because once files are encrypted, it will not necessarily be possible to recover them. Encrypted files will have a random 10-character string attached to them, allowing you to quickly identify which files have been affected. Unfortunately, all personal…
Bbq ransomware is file-encrypting malware from the Makop ransomware family. It’s a dangerous infection that takes files hostage by encrypting them and demands a payment for their recovery. This ransomware can be identified by the .[dashboard487@onionmail.org].bbq46 extension added to encrypted files. Files with that extension will not be openable unless they’re first put through a decryptor, which only the malicious…
interlik.co.in is a generic scam website that will try to trick you into allowing desktop ads. To do this, it misuses a legitimate browser feature that allows sites to request permission from users to show notifications on their desktops. Notifications are essentially a means to inform users that a site has new content that users may be interested in. Clicking…
Surfer Search may be advertised as an extension for enhancing the browsing experience, but it’s classified as a browser hijacker. Its installation methods and overall behavior have earned Surfer Search this classification, so if you find it installed on your device, we recommend you remove Surfer Search. It’s not a serious infection that will cause harm to your computer, but it’s also…
The “Account Verification Alert” email is part of a phishing campaign that aims to steal users’ email login credentials. The email claims that users need to verify their email accounts to avoid “obstruction of service or account deletion”. A deadline of 3 days is given to complete the verification process. If users interact with the email and try to “verify”…
The “Claim Fomo” scam refers to a fake fomo website that tries to trick users into connecting their crypto wallets. fomo is a social trading platform that allows users to see trading profiles of the people they follow and keep track of what other users buy/sell. Malicious actors have created a nearly identical website (claim-fomo.family) that claims users can participate…